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Sterling Codifiers,Inc. Page 5 of 10 <br /> (1)Rear And Side Yard Trees: Credit for exisUng rear and side yard trees cannot be <br /> used to offset the front tree requirements. <br /> (2j Mature Trees: Credlt trees, when mature, must be able to be seen by passing <br /> public when site is completed. <br /> (3) Minimum Requlrements: Such trees fulfill the minimum requirement as to size � <br /> and species. The zoning administrator shall deteRnine the amount of the credit for <br /> such existing trees based upon their location and distribution in the lot. <br /> I. Protection Of E�asting Trees: Praper precautions to protect trees during development <br /> shall be indicated on grading and landscape plans submitted for pian review.The <br /> following protective measures shall be followed: <br /> (1)Tree Fencing: Instaliation of snow fencing or polyethylene laminate safety netting <br /> placed at the drip line or at the perimeter of the crifical root zone(CRZ), whichever <br /> is greater, of signficarrt trees, specimen trees, and woodlands to be preserved. No <br /> grade change, construction activity,or storage of materials shali occur vvithin this <br /> fenced area. <br /> (2)Soil Chemistry: Measures shall be taken to prevent a change in soil chemistry <br /> due to concrete washout and leakage or spillage of toxic materials, such as fuels <br /> or paints. <br /> (3) Retaining Walls: Installation of retaining walis or tree wells to preserve trees must <br /> be no closer than the drip line or at the CRZ, whichever is greater. <br /> (4�Utilities: Placement of utilities in common trenches shall be located outside of the <br /> drip line of trees to be preserved. The use of tunneled insfallatfon for utilities is <br /> encouraged. <br /> (5)Aeration, Fertilizer And Irrigation Systems: The use of tree root aeration, <br /> fertilization, and/or irrigation systems is encouraged to promote ti�e health of trees <br /> to be preserved. <br /> (fi)Transplanfing: Transplanting of existing trees is encouraged. If trees cannot be <br /> immediately transplanted, the trees shall be moved to a protected area for later <br /> transplanting into the construction area. <br /> (7) Staking C}f Trees And Plant Hardiness: The property owner is responsible for <br /> keeping trees in a plumb position. When staking is required, it shall occur so as <br /> not to create any hazards or unsightly obstacles. All wires shall be encased in <br /> hose to prevent tree damage. <br /> 3. Landscape Plan Submission: Prior to commencement of turt removal, grading, or <br /> planting, the properly owner or developer shall prepare a landscape plan acxeptable to <br /> the city for review. The contents of the plan shall include the following: <br /> a. A landscape plan shall be submitted providing all informatlon required in this <br /> subse�tion.The plan shall be drawn to a scale between one inch equals eight feet <br /> (1° =8')scale and one inch equals one hundred feet(1" = 100'), showing and <br /> http://www.sterlingcodifiers.comlcodebook/pri.ntnow.php 1/3/2018 <br />