Sec. 22-411 through 22-418

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• Evergreen tree minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 feet

  Evergreen trees: A minimum height of six feet at the time of planting.

• Large deciduous tree minimum caliper3.5 inches

  A large deciduous tree shall be of a species having an average minimum mature crown spread of greater than 30 feet and a minimum caliper of at least three and one-half inches measured six inches from ground level at the time of planting.

• Tree preservation credit factor1.25 factor

  The credit provided for freestanding trees or clusters of trees will be 1.25 multiplied by the area defined by the boundaries of the existing drip line.

• Medium shrub minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.2 feet

  Medium shrubs: Shrubs and hedge forms shall have a minimum height of two feet at the time of planting.

• Small deciduous tree minimum caliper2.5 inches

  A small deciduous tree shall be of a species having an average minimum mature crown spread of greater than 12 feet is required. At the time of planting, a minimum tree caliper of at least two and one-half inches and height of six feet.

• Small deciduous tree minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 feet

  At the time of planting, a minimum tree caliper of at least two and one-half inches and height of six feet.

• Minimum tree cover at ten years

  All developments requiring approval of a site plan and/or construction plan shall provide minimum tree cover at ten years' maturity.

• Tree retention threshold8 inches

  Any tree eight inches or greater in caliper located within the setback from a public right-of-way shall be retained.