Article XI, Sec. 34-651

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• Drain tile size4 in

  Porous four-inch agriculture drain tiles shall be laid over the soil...

• Dry well diameter60 in

  Most large shade trees require at least a 60-inch diameter well.

• Exempt tree species

  Australian Pine, Chinaberry, Eucalyptus, Mimosa, Citrus, Brazilian Pepper, Acacia, Silk Oak, Norfolk Pine, Oleander

• Fine per offense100 USD

  Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not to exceed $100.00 per offense.

• Grade change drop0.13 in/ft

  A drop of at least one-eighth-inch per foot shall be provided.

• Permit validity90 days

  If trees, for which a permit is issued, are not removed within 90 days, the permit shall be null and void.

• Replacement ratio (DBH)1 inch per inch

  For each inch of diameter at breast height removed, an inch of diameter at breast height shall be replaced.

• Single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. home exemption

  Lots or parcels of land on which a single-family home is used as a residence shall be exempt from all provisions of these tree protection regulations, except that historic or specimen trees on such parcels shall be protected according to these regulations.

• Stake spacing for perimeter line25 ft

  The area shall be designated by placing stakes a maximum of 25 feet apart...

• Surveyor swath width3 ft

  A state licensed surveyor in the performance of his duties shall be exempt from all provisions of these tree protection regulations provided such alteration is limited to a swath three feet or less in width.

• Space between trunk and wall12 in

  For slow-growing mature trees, a space of 12 to 18 inches shall be provided between the trunk and the side of the wall at every point.

• Utility operations notice period5 days

  Written notice of the removal shall be provided to the town five days prior to the removal, except that when the removal is needed to restore interrupted service under emergency conditions, no prior notice is required.