§ 27-409. Construction and land clearing requirements.

(a)

General Requirements: Any person engaged in construction or land clearing shall:

(1)

Clear vegetation within the drip line of trees designated for preservation only by hand or with the use of light rubber-wheeled equipment, which will not damage tree roots; said equipment shall be a maximum of forty-eight (48) inches wide, tire to tire, with a maximum weight of 3,500 pounds.

(2)

Utilize retaining walls and drywells to protect any tree to be preserved from severe grade changes.

(3)

Promptly repair any tree designated for preservation pursuant to a tree removal license which is damaged during construction by:

a.

Corrective pruning for damage to tree canopy;

b.

Measures such as corrective root pruning, fertilization, and soil enhancements for damage to tree roots.

(Ord. No. 1999-07, § 1, 3-9-99)