22.174.030

Other

• Excavation restriction distance from trunk15 feet

  Any excavation or grading allowed within the protected zone or within 15 feet of the trunk of an oak tree, whichever distance is greater, be limited to hand tools or small hand-power equipment.

• Protected oak tree minimum circumference25 inches

  25 inches or more in circumference (eight inches in diameter) as measured four and one-half feet above mean natural grade; in the case of an oak with more than one trunk, whose combined circumference of any two trunks is at least 38 inches (12 inches in diameter) as measured four and one-half feet above mean natural grade

• Protection fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. around protected zone4 feet

  The installation of chain link fencing not less than four feet in height around the protected zone of oak trees shown on the site plan.

• Replacement tree care period2 years

  Replacement oak trees shall be properly cared for and maintained for a period of two years and replaced by the permittee if mortality occurs within that period.

• Replacement oak tree ratio2 to 1

  Required replacement oak trees shall consist exclusively of indigenous oak trees and shall be in the ratio of at least two to one.

• Minimum replacement tree size15 gallon

  Each replacement oak tree shall be at least a 15-gallon size specimen and measure at least one inch in diameter one foot above the base.