Trees

1. The grading, excavation, filling, soil removal, creation of ponds, or clearing of trees within an area of less than one hundred (100) square feet, shall be permitted activities on any lot provided such activity is incidental to the uses on the lot and in accordance with applicable County and State regulations.

  1. Grading, excavation, filling, soil removal, creation of ponds, or tree clearing within an area over one hundred (100) square feet, on a one-time basis, may be permitted after review and approval of a sketch plan by the Planning Commission in accordance with

  2. Excavation and site preparation for building foundations is excepted from the excavating provisions of this Ordinance provided that such work is considered incidental to building construction and all necessary permits have been obtained.

  3. Excavation required for swimming pools is excepted from excavating provisions of this Ordinance provided that all necessary permits are obtained, and the pool is completely constructed within six (6) months of the excavation.

  4. Any clearing of trees on lots of over one hundred (100) square feet prior to site plan approval in accordance with Article 5, Division 1, Site Plan Review shall be prohibited.