Ord 2570 - TMC Chapter 18.54 "Tree Regulations" - Urban Forestry and Trees

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Table A Single Family Tree Removal Requirements Trees (DBH) # of Trees in 36 month period that can be removed Tree Permit? Qualified Tree Professional Report? 6-8" 4 Inventory Survey No >8-12" 2 Yes No >12-18" 2 Yes No >18" 1 Yes No B. Permit Application. Prior to any tree removal, site clearing or work within the Critical Root Zone, a Tree Permit application must be submitted to the Department of Community Development containing the following information: 1. Site Plan of the proposal showing: a. Diameter, species name, location and canopy of existing Significant Trees in relation to proposed and existing structures, utility lines, and construction limit line; and b. Identification of all Significant Trees to be removed and/or relocated; c. Existing and proposed topography of the site at 2-foot contour intervals; d. Limits of any sensitive area and sensitive area buffer and/or shoreline jurisdiction. 2. Landscape Plan for the proposal showing: a. Diameter, species name, spacing and location of replacement trees to ME=, b. Diameter, species name and location of all Significant Trees to be retained; and c. Vegetation protection measures consistent with the criteria in TMC Section 18.54.060. 3. Professional review or recommendation. All Tree Permits shall require a Qualified Tree Professional report unless otherwise stated in this chapter, or when the Director determines that tree clearing, site clearing or work within the Critical Root Zones may result in adverse impacts requiring remedial measures. A Qualified Tree Professional report is not required for the permitted removal of trees, other than Heritage Trees, on a lot zoned Low Density Residential and improved with a single-family dwelling. Third party review of the report or recommendation may be required. The report or recommendation shall address the following: W: Word Pror-essing\Ordinances\Tree regulations re-enacted TMC 18,54 final 3-28-18 CL:bjs Page 6 of 21