Section 12.36.095 Conditions of approval for tree removal permits.

    A.    The city may impose conditions of approval on any tree removal permit if the condition is reasonably related to preventing, eliminating or mitigating a negative impact or potential negative impact on natural features or processes or on the built environment of the neighborhood which is as created or contributed to by the approved tree removal.
    B.    Conditions of approval may include, but are not limited to:
    1.    Preparation of a tree protection plan pursuant to Section 12.36.200(A) of this chapter;
    2.    Requiring modifications in the location, design or intensity of a development or activities on a site or to require or prohibit certain construction methods. Modifications may result in a decrease in size of residential or commercial structures, but modifications shall not reduce the density of residential development below the permitted density allowed by the zone;
    3.    Requiring vegetation not requiring a tree removal permit to remain in place or be planted;
    4.    Requiring all or a portion of remaining trees to be protected from construction activities with fencing or other screening methods;
    5.    Requiring the removal of injurious or noxious vegetation (such as English ivy) from other trees on the property. (Ord. 646 § 2 (part), 2005)