E. - Tree protection.

1.

Tree protection standards for new and redevelopment activities shall be established by individual corridor master plans for each EC-O corridor. Development of land for different uses and intensity of uses may necessitate the removal of trees to accommodate roads, parking, buildings, and facilities. It is the intent of this section that every effort be made through the design, layout, and construction of development projects to incorporate and preserve as many trees as possible.

2.

A survey of all preservable trees should be made in consultation with an experienced arborist, landscape architect, or the city's tree board. The requirement for a tree survey may be waived by the zoning administrator as necessary.

3.

As a condition of approval under this section, the applicant may be required as a condition of site plan approval to plant replacement trees for trees designated for removal on the applicant's plan. In requiring replacement trees, the following shall be considered:

a.

The intended use of the property.

b.

The existing or pre-development tree coverage sizes and types.

c.

The number, size, type, and location of natural trees proposed for preservation.

d.

The grading, road, building, parking, and drainage requirements.