Ordinance 1674-90 - Laserfiche WebLink

easements, except as determined necessary by the Planning Department. 4 . Vegetation Removal : Except as noted below, no removal of trees is permitted within the native growth protection easement areas, except the minimum necessary to construct recreational trails and utility improvements. The owner may establish view corridors through these areas through the use of tree trimming and tree topping only, after a plan is approved by the Planning Department. All trimming and tree topping shall be done with hand held equipment. No vehicles will be permitted. Removal and replacement of dead, damaged or diseased trees or trees that endanger adjoining propertieswill be permitted if approved by the Planning Department.artment. Prior to removal of the trees, the City must approve a plan which provides for replacement of the trees with native species that will provide equal or greater screening at maturity. The trees must be replaced within two weeks of removal of the original trees; except that if seasonal limitations apply bonding may be permitted by the City. Replacement evergreen trees shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height at time of planting and replacement deciduous trees shall be a minimum of 1 -1/2 inches in caliper at time of planting. Larger tree sizes may be required by the Planning Department. i' 5. Construction Protection of Native Growth Protection Easements: Prior to issuance of permits for any phase, all areas in that phase within 100 feet of the proposed site work which will remain in native growth protection easements shall be roped off with a continuous rope or fenced off in the field and no construction equipment or activity shall be permitted within those areas, except as approved by the Planning Department. l 1 . Cleared Areas at Tops of Slopes: Cleared areas at !i the top of slopes adjacent to ravines must be planted with native species, including shrubs with berries, to reduce human intrusion into the ravine areas and to provide an "edge" for bird life that may not use a closed canopy forest environment. m. Parking Lot Landscaping: The following amounts of landscaping shall be provided in the internal area of parking lots in islands, exclusive of the landscaping required to be provided along street frontages and � buffer areas: !I 1 . Amount: At least 35 square feet of landscaping must be provided for each parking stall proposed. 2 . Landscaping Standards: Landscaping of the parking areas shall conform to the following � standards: a. No required landscape area shall be less than sixty-four (64) square feet in area or eight feet in width. 7