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ATTACHMENT D ATTACHMENT CATTACHMENT B H.Tree Preservation Simplified Plan Set 1.At the discretion of the Community Development Department, a simplified Tree Preservation Plan may be submitted when trees do not exist on the site or when no activity is planned within the typical root protection zone of existing trees. Simplified plans, when pre-approved for submittal, shall include the following information: a.Location of trees (both on and adjacent to the property) showing required protection zones. i.At a minimum, plans must identify the typical root protection zones for each tree which forms the boundary of vegetation being protected during the proposed activity. ii.At the discretion of the applicant, greater protection may be provided to in no instance shall a dripline provide less projectionthan atypical root protection zone. b.Proposed grading contours of the site (if applicable): c.Proposed location of building pads and other impervious surfaces being installed; d.Proposed locations and details of tree protection fencing to be installed for all treed areas to be protected. 2.At the discretion of the Community Development Department, a simplified Tree Preservation Plan may also be submitted when a significant majority of trees will be preserved on a site, and the few trees to be impacted within the area of activity will clearly not exceed allowed removal thresholds. 3.An escrow as required by 1011.04(M) shall still be required for any activity which can be permitted with a simplified Tree Preservation plan set. I.Allowable Tree Removal 1.In conjunction with platting, re-platting, or any lot division that requires a tree preservation plan, the approved plan shall dictate tree preservation requirements on all new lots until such time as the lots have been developed for their intended purpose. a.Inventoried trees within right-of-way(s) or easement(s) that are being used for the installation of public streets, utilities, or storm water ponding areas may be removed without required replacement. b.Of all remaining inventoried trees not exempt per Section 1011.04(I)(1)(a) above, up to 15% of the total DBH-inches of all Heritage trees, up to 35% of the total DBH-inches of all Significant trees, and up to 35% of the total DBH-inches of all Common trees may be removed without tree replacement or restitution subject to the incentive multipliers listed in Section 1011.04(F); c.The required final planting plan shall identify the final allowed tree removal for each lot within the proposed development. 2.Properties that are subject to the Tree Preservation requirements of Section 1011.04 due to a requested building permit, demolition permit, or grading permit shall determine allowable removal based on the following: a.If a tree preservation plan set was previously approved for the site within two (2)