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3. The trees to be removed, cut, or killed are identified as diseased or nuisance trees. B. Reduced Requirements. Mitigation requirements can be reduced as determined by the City Council when there is a greater public good such as; 1. Allowing for LEED Certified architectural practices; 2. Providing affordable housing; 3. Allowing for a public road or trail; or 4. Providing for a public utility service. C. Planned Unit Developments. A PUD plan for a new subdivision will be approved only if it demonstrates that the new subdivision has a reasonable number of lots or units and has lot lines and building pads that minimize tree loss. Mitigation must be provided for any removal of significant trees. D. Diseased and Nuisance Trees. This ordinance shall not apply to diseased and nuisance trees. 1. Prior to removal, all diseased or nuisance trees must be clearly identified on the site, and the diseased or nuisance state must be certified by a certified tree inspector, forester or arborist. 1.2. Prior to grading, all diseased and nuisance trees on the subject property shall be removed from the property at the time of grading and prior to the commencement of building construction. Diseased and nuisance trees shall not count toward calculation of significant tree inventory. E. Removal of Trees Prior to Application Submittal. A tree that was removed or otherwise destroyed by unnatural causes within two years before a development application will be regarded as if it were present at the time of construction or a development application. Chapter 13 – Zoning Code Section 1325 – General Regulations 1325.08 Filling and Excavation. Subd. 1 Permit Required. An administrative permit shall be required for any filling or excavation of up to four hundred (400) cubic yards per parcel, or four hundred (400) cubic yards per acre, whichever is greater. Operations of over the above-described amounts shall be considered land reclamation or mining, and shall require a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Arden Hills Code of Ordinances. Subd. 2 Exceptions. The following operations are excepted from the preceding permit requirements: A. Excavation related to the construction of a building with a duly issued building permit; B. Filling, excavation, and grading associated with site improvements and site preparation for a duly approved subdivision or site plan; C. Excavation for construction of public streets and utilities;