Planning 2018-01-11 Item 4 - TMC 18.54 Tree Regulations Update - Attachment E: Staff Report on Land Use File L17-0077 / TMC 18.06 and TMC 18.54 Revisions

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Members of the Planning Commission Staff Report L17-0077, Revisions to TMC 18.06 Definitions, and TMC 18.54, Tree Regulations December 28, 2017 TMC 18.54.150. Permit Conformance: The text in this subsection is currently found in TMC 18.54.160 A. The remaining items found in TMC 18.54.160, such as tree protection and maintenance responsibility have been relocated to other subsections of the draft code. TMC 18.54.160. Soil Preparation, Plant Material and Maintenance: This is a new subsection, intended to provide guidance for applicants who must plant replacement trees on how to prepare the site, the selection of plant material and guidance on tree maintenance and pruning The standards in this subsection are drawn from the recently adopted Landscaping Regulations. TMC 18.54.170. Heritage Trees and Heritage Groves: This is a new subsection, which would permit the designation of a tree or groves of trees that have exceptional national, state or local historical significance to the City. If a nominated tree is on private property, the property owner must consent to the nomination and designation. The subsection also provides guidance on pruning of Heritage Trees. TMC 18.54.180. Approved and Prohibited Trees: This is a new subsection establishing authority for the City develop a list of trees that may be planted and a list of trees that are prohibited from planting for required replacement trees. TMC 18.54.190. Violations: This is a new subsection establishing regulations in the event of violations of the Tree Code. The regulations in this subsection have been adapted from those found in the Landscaping Chapter, TMC 18.52.110. TMC 18.54.200. Remedial Measures: Portions of this subsection have been moved from the existing TMC 18.54.180 Enforcement (items C -F); items A. and B. are new. Among the requirements, the subsection directs that tree canopy lost due to tree removal shall be replaced — either on site or by payment into the Tree Replacement Fund. TMC 18.54.210. Enforcement: The text in this subsection is currently found in TMC 18.54.180 with minor revisions to recognize the change in the name of the tree permit. REQUESTED ACTION Hold the public hearing on the proposed changes, deliberate and make a recommendation to the City Council on revisions to TMC 18.06 and TMC 18.54. CL Page 6 of 6 1/2/2018 5:49 PM W:A\Long Range Projects\2016 Landscaping and Tree Code Update\Draft Tree Regs\Planning Commission\Staff Rpt. Tree Code 50