Section 11.05
The standards listed below are intended to encourage the preservation of quality and mature landmark trees by providing credits toward required landscape components.
Trees intended to be preserved shall be indicated on the site plan.
To obtain credit, the preserved trees shall be arranged to meet the intent of this Article, be of high-quality, as confirmed by the Village, and at least 2.5" caliper in size for deciduous trees, 6 ft. in height for evergreen trees.
Each deciduous tree preserved that is between 2.5" to 7.9" caliper in size and evergreen tree that is between 6 ft. to 19 ft. shall be calculated as one (1) required tree, two (2) credits for deciduous trees with a caliper of 8" or greater and evergreen trees greater than 19 ft.
The landscape plan shall include a matrix that lists required trees and credits for preserved trees.
During construction, tree protection fencing shall be placed ten (10) feet beyond the drip-line of the tree. The ground area within the fence line shall be maintained with vegetative landscape material or pervious surface cover. The Planning Commission may allow pedestrian pathways, driveways or parking within the dripline upon determination that the setback from the trunk of the tree is suitable to reasonably ensure protection of the tree and the public. Storage of soils or other materials within the dripline is prohibited.
If trees are lost within three (3) years after completion of the construction, the property owner shall replace with new trees equal to the number of tree credits granted.
Tree credits may account for up to fifty percent (50%) of the required trees and be applied anywhere on the site.