Chapter 12.36 TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION
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)