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B. Applicability 1. The re�ulations in this section shall apply to anv individual, business or entity that applies for one of the below permits or approvals. a. An application for plattin�, re-platting, or any lot division application that does not qualify as a minor lot subdivision; or b. A building permit application to construct a new Arincipal structure or seekin� to expand the footprint of an existing principal structure by more than 50%; or c. A demolition permit seekin� to remove more than 50% of a principal structure in anticipation of immediate or future redevelopment; or d. A�rading permit seekin� to add, move, or relocate 50 cubic yards or more in all non- Shoreland Management Districts; or 10 cubic yards with the Shoreland Mana�ement District. 2. If the Community Development Department determines that pre-application tree removal occurred in order to circumvent the re�ulations in this section, the Department ma_y require equivalent tree replacement as if a tree preservation plan had been submitted prior to removal. Pre-application tree removal shall be considered removed within two years of application. Any costs to estimate the removal mav be char�ed to the applicant. Said determinations may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals under Section 1009.08 of this Title. 3. Activities subject to the provisions of Chanter 1017, Shoreland, Wetland, and Storm Water Mana�ement, mav require tree preservation beyond that which is required bv this section. In all such instances, the more restrictive preservation standard shall apply. 4. In all instances in which submissions bv a de�reed forester or certified arborist are r_eguired, such submissions shall be reviewed and approved by City Staff or contractors with equivalent credentials. C. Exemptions The following activities are exempt from the requirements of this Section: l. Tree removal related to ��i citV public improvements projects or repairs; 2. Emergency removal of a tree or trees to protect public health. D. Trees Required to be Inventoried All deciduous trees measuring a minimum of six (6) inches at Diameter Breast Height (DBH), and all coniferous trees that are twelve (12) feet or more in hei�ht, shall be identified on the tree preservation plan sets required by this section. E. Tree Classifications All trees required to be inventoried shall be assi�ned a classification as follows: 1. Heritaae Trees: a. All deciduous trees measuring equal to or greater than twenty-seven (27) inches at DBH, and all coniferous trees measuring equal to or greater than fifty (50) feet in hei�ht•