15-1419 Amending ULDR, Part III, Tree Protection

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F. Structure and pavement location. It shall be unlawful to place any structure or impervious paving within a six -foot radius of any tree trunk which has the potential of reaching a caliper of six inches or more. G. Attachments. It shall be unlawful to attach anything to a tree trunk having a diameter of six inches or more, other than protective wires, braces or other similar noninjurious materials. H. Pruning. All pruning shall be carried out by a tree expert prior to construction. I. Shearing of trees. Trees intended for shade purposes shall be allowed to reach their mature height and canopy spread. Shearing shall not be permitted. J. Trees damaged or destroyed during construction shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3 -14.8 Violations, waivers and appeals. Section 3 -14.6. Specimen Trees. A. Designation. A tree shall be determined to be a `Specimen Tree' by a tree expert. This tree shall then be adopted by resolution by the City Commission. A permanent record of all trees so designated by the City Commission shall be kept by the City. The Order can protect individual trees, groups, areas or woodlands. B. Exempt Trees. A tree which is deemed an undesirable tree by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FEPPC) Invasive Plant List shall be exempt. C. Removal. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, a specimen tree shall not be removed except for extraordinary circumstances and only by final permit approved by the City Commission. Section 3 -14.7. Tree replacement requirements. A. Tree replacement. All trees, except those listed as undesirable by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FEPPC) Invasive Plant List shall be replaced. B. Tree species. Relocated or replacement trees shall include only species defined as preferred trees under this ordinance or such other trees properly approved by the Administrative Official. C. Transplanting and maintenance requirements. All trees transplanted pursuant to this ordinance shall be maintained in a healthy, living condition. Any such trees which die or become diseased or damaged shall be replaced by the applicant. The City shall retain perpetual jurisdiction to ensure compliance with this Section. D. All replacement trees shall meet the following requirements: 1. Specifications for plant materials (Section 3 -13.4, A), 2. Tree Placement (Section 3- 13.5), 3. Tree protection for development (Section 3- 14.5), and; 4. Maintenance (Section 3- 13.8). E. Replacement cost. The cost of replacing the trees shall be incurred by the property owner. Ordinance 15 -1419 Page 8