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ATTACHMENT D ATTACHMENT CATTACHMENT B 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 height. b.A smaller tree can be considered a heritage tree if: i.A degreed forester or certified arborist determines it is a rare or unusual species or of exceptional quality, or ii.If it is specifically used by a developer as a focal point in a development project, and the Community Development Department concurs with the prominent feature of the development. 2.Significant Trees: a.All deciduous trees with DBH measurements of twelve(12) inches or greater, but less than twenty-seven (27)inches. b.All coniferous trees that are twenty-five (25) feet or greater, but less than fifty- (50) feet in height. 3.Common Trees: a.All deciduous trees with DBH measurements of six (6) inches or greater, but less than twelve (12)inches. b.All coniferous trees that are twelve (12) feet tall or greater, but less than twenty- five (25) feet in height. 4.Exempt: In lieu of one of the above classifications, an inventoried tree may be classified as more of the following conditions are met: a.The tree is identified as an Invasive Species and must be removed; b.The tree suffers from a major insect or pathological problem that cannot be resolved; c.The tree is experiencing extensive decay or hollow; or d.The tree has suffered damage or is in poor condition such that is has a life expectancy of less than ten (10) years. e.The tree must be removed to accommodate the installation of public streets, utilities, or storm water ponding areas. Trees classified as exemptbased only on this condition shall be clearly identified on plan sets and within the required matrix. F.Incentive Multipliers To incentivize the protection and preservation of the most important trees within the community, the following incentive multipliers are to be used against the net preservation or loss shown on a tree preservation plan as required in Section 1011.04(G) 1.Heritage Trees2.0 2.Significant Trees1.0 3.Common Trees:0.5 G.Tree Preservation Plan Set Required At the time of application for preliminary plat, grading permit, demolition permit or building permit which includes the demolition of a principal structure; a tree preservation plan meeting the following requirements, or a simplified plan set out as outlined in 1011.04(H), shall be submitted by the applicant (failure to provide a complete tree preservation plan set shall begrounds to deem an application incomplete): 1.The tree preservation plans shall be prepared and signed by a degreed forester or certified arborist.