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e. A landscape plan that shows diameter, species name, spacing and <br />planting location for any required replacement trees and other proposed vegetation. <br />f. An arborist evaluation justifying the removal of hazardous trees if <br />required by DCD. <br />g. An application fee per the current Land Use Permit Fee resolution. <br />3. Criteria for Shoreline Tree Removal. A Type 2 Shoreline Tree Removal <br />and Vegetation Clearing Permit shall only be approved by the Director of Community <br />Development if the proposal complies with the following: <br />a. The site is undergoing development or redevelopment; <br />b. The proposal complies with tree retention, replacement, maintenance, <br />and monitoring requirements of this chapter; and <br />utilities; <br />c. Either: <br />(1) Tree poses a risk to structures; <br />(2) There is imminent potential for root or canopy interference with <br />(3) Trees interfere with the access and passage on public trails; <br />(4) Tree condition and health is poor; the City may require an evaluation <br />by an International Society of Arborists (ISA) certified arborist; or <br />(5) Trees present an imminent hazard to the public. If the hazard is not <br />readily apparent, the City may require an evaluation by an International Society of <br />Arborists (ISA) certified arborist; and <br />4. Tree Replacement Requirements. <br />a. Significant trees that are removed, illegally topped, or pruned by more <br />than 25 percent in 36 month period within the shoreline jurisdiction shall be replaced <br />pursuant to the tree replacement requirements shown below, up to a density of 100 trees <br />per acre (including existing trees). <br />b. Significant trees that are removed as part of an approved landscape plan <br />on a developed site are subject to replacement per TMC Chapter 18.52. Dead or dying <br />trees removed from developed or landscaped areas shall be replaced 1:1 in the next <br />appropriate season for planting. <br />c. Dead or dying trees located within the buffer or undeveloped upland <br />portion of the Shoreline Jurisdiction shall be left in place as wildlife snags, unless they <br />present a hazard to structures, facilities or the public. Removal of non -hazardous trees <br />as defined by TMC Chapter 18.06 in non -developed areas are subject to the tree <br />replacement requirements listed in the table below. <br />d. The Director or Planning Commission may require additional trees or <br />shrubs to be installed to mitigate any potential impact from the loss of this vegetation as <br />a result of new development. <br />W: Legislative Development\SMP-Zoning Code changes 2-25-20 <br />MD:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 33 of 64 <br />