8.3.3 Tree Survey

The primary purpose of the tree survey requirements is to provide better information about the presence and location of significant trees on sites proposed for development. This information is needed before plans for development are so far advanced that it is unreasonable and impractical to modify the plans to protect the trees identified on the tree survey. Knowing the location and size of major specimen trees helps the staff and governing body evaluate possible modifications to the proposed plans to preserve significant trees and improve the appearance of proposed development.

1. A land disturbance tree survey shall be required for any area for which the limits of disturbance are within 30 feet of a preserved tree coverage area, floodplain, steep slope area, riparian buffer, required landscape buffer, inventory site, wetland, or conservation area.

2. The land disturbance tree survey shall show the specific location, species, size and tree protection zone of any tree(s) six inches dbh or greater that is within 30 feet of any area proposed for disturbance, and meets the qualifications in the above paragraph.

3. The land disturbance tree survey shall be shown on all site, grading, and erosion control plans, as well as preliminary plats.

4. The survey shall be prepared in accordance with paragraph 9.2.4, Landscape Plans and Surveys.