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Attachment D Attachment B TREE, INVASIVE: Any tree species that is not native to Minnesota or its regional 34 ecosystem that can spread or be spread into any non-cultivated soil site and establish itself, 35 expanding the plant species’ population by its own volition and generally harm, destroy or 36 prevent native plants. Invasive tree species include Norway Maple, Black Locust, Amur 37 Maple, Siberian Elm, and Buckthorn. 38 39 TREE: A self-supporting woody perennial having one or several self-supporting stems or 40 trunks and numerous branches which normally attains an overall height of 15 feet at 41 maturity. Trees may be classified as deciduous or coniferous. 42 43 TREE, CONIFEROUS/EVERGREEN: A woody plant having foliage on the outermost 44 portions of the branches year-round which at maturity is at least twelve (12) feet or more in 45 height. Tamaracks and Larch are included as coniferous tree species. 46 47 TREE, DECIDUOUS: A woody plant, which sheds leaves annually, having a defined 48 crown and at maturity is at least fifteen (15) feet or more in height. 49 50 TREE PROTECTION ZONE: An area around a tree defined by either the tree’s unique 51 dripline, or the tree’s typical root protection zone. 52 53 TYPICAL ROOT PROTECTION ZONE: A circle radius around a tree in feet equal to 54 1.25 times the tree’s diameter breast height for both deciduous and coniferous trees. 55 Section 3. The City Council of the City of Roseville hereby repeals in its entirety City Code, Title 56 10, Chapter 1011 Property Performance Standards, Section 1011.04 Tree 57 Preservation and Restoration in All Districts. 58 Section 4. The City Council of the City of Roseville hereby adopts a new City Code, Title 10, 59 Chapter 1011 Property Performance Standards, Section 1011.04 Tree Preservation 60 and Restoration in All Districts, as follows (formatting to match existing code 61 standards): 62 A.Intent and Purpose 63 The City of Roseville recognizes that trees are a significant element of the community 64 given their beauty (adding color and interest to the urban landscape, and being a source 65 of joy and spiritual renewal for many), their importance to the environment (purifying 66 air and water, helping to conserve soil and energy, reduction of noise and energy 67 consumption, and providing valuable habitat for all kinds of wildlife), and their positive 68 impact on property values (by providing buffering, protection of privacy, and a unique 69 sense of place within neighborhoods). 70 213 Page of