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

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Section 7. Ordinance No. 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TIVIC Section 18.54.060, is hereby amended to read as follows: 18.54.060 Tree Retention Standards A. As many Significant, Exceptional and Heritage Trees as possible are to be retained on a site proposed for development or re -development, particularly to provide a buffer between development, taking into account the condition and age of the trees. As part of a land use application such as, but not limited to, subdivision or short plat review, design review or building permit review, the Director of Community Development or the Board of Architectural Review may require reasonable alterations to the arrangement of buildings, parking or other elements of the proposed development in order to retain Significant, Exceptional or Heritage non-invasive Trees. B. Topping of trees is prohibited and considered removal. C. Trees located on vacant properties shall not be removed except: Those that interfere with access and/or passage on public trails; or 2. When trees, including alders and cottonwoods, have been determined to be one of the following by a Tree Risk Assessment prepared by a Tree Risk Assessor, and where the risk cannot be reduced to Low with mitigation, such as pruning: a. Moderate risk with significant consequences; b. Moderate risk with severe consequences; c. High risk with a Target or Risk Target; or d. Extreme risk. 3. Factors that will be considered are not limited to, tree condition and health, for root or canopy interference with utilities. in approving such tree removal include, but age, risks to life or structures, and potential D. If the number of trees to be removed exceeds the permitted amount in a 36- month period on a property zoned Low Density Residential and improved with a single- family dwelling, those trees shall be replaced based on the replacement requirements set forth in TIVIC Section 18.54.080 and Table B. The Director or Planning Commission may require additional trees or shrubs to be installed to mitigate any potential impact from the tree removal. E. Protection of trees shall be a major factor in the location, design, construction and maintenance of streets and utilities. Removal or significant damage that could lead to tree death of Significant, Exceptional or Heritage Trees shall be mitigated with on- or off -site tree replacement as required by this chapter. F. A Qualified Tree Professional shall provide an assessment of any tree proposed for retention in a proposed development to ensure its survivability during construction. W: Word ProcessingkOrdinances\Tree regulations re-enacted TIVIC 18.54 final 3-28-18 CL:bjs Page 8 of 21