Sec. 78-111

Other

• Fence distance from tree6 ft

  Fencing shall extend as far as practical; preferably at least one foot distance from the tree for each inch of caliper, but in no case closer than six feet to the trunk.

• Minimum tree protection fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft

  All fencing required by this section shall be a minimum four feet high and of durable construction.

• Large tree replacement count3 trees

  Any tree eight inches in diameter at breast height or four and one-half feet above the ground (DBH) or larger that is damaged or removed from the protected site canopy area shall be replaced by three trees with a minimum 3.5-inch caliper.

• Maximum credit multiplier4 multiplier

  A higher factor of up to 4.0 may be used for trees of outstanding size and quality if approved by the zoning administrator.

• Minimum tree DBH to preserve8 in

  Streets, buildings, and lot layouts shall be designed to minimize disturbance to all trees eight inches in diameter at breast height or larger.

• Mulch depth4 in

  the area must first be mulched with a minimum four-inch layer of processed pine bark or wood chips, a six-inch layer of pine straw, or an approved specialized mat.

• Parking reduction allowance5 pct

  Up to a five percent reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces required on the site shall be allowed if the reduction in the amount of required pavement will preserve the root zones of existing healthy trees with a diameter at breast height of ten inches or greater.

• Tree preservation credit multiplier1.25 multiplier

  The credit provided will be 1.25 multiplied by the number of preserved trees as delineated on the site plan, preliminary subdivision plan or single lot development plan and surveyed in the field.

• Minimum replacement caliper2 in

  Any tree which is damaged or removed from the protected site canopy area shall be replaced with one or more trees that have a caliper of at least two inches and a cumulative caliper equal to or greater than the original tree.

• Replacement DBH percentage100 pct

  The trees to be replaced under the TRP shall consist of 100 percent of the total diameter at breast height of the trees destroyed.

• Replacement establishment period3 years

  Replacement trees shall be maintained through an establishment period of at least three years.

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. encroachment allowance5 pct

  An encroachment into a required building setback of up to five percent may be approved by the zoning administrator

• Minimum sign size4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The size of each sign must be a minimum of two feet by two feet

• Sign spacing150 ft

  at least one every 150 linear feet

• Trench depth1.5 ft

  it is strongly recommended to cut minimum one and one/half-foot trenches along the limits of land disturbance