2846 24 Tree Ordinance

5/22/24—-Accepting Changes from 5/7/24 Meeting and Incorporating Amendments from 5/21/24 Council Meeting 11. Remove trees if it would increase the amount of stormwater runoff and/or negatively affect stormwater runoff patterns on any Lot(s), whether contiguous or not. 12. Remove trees if it would constitute a significant change in the screening between existing or proposed structures on roads and/or adjacent Lots. 13. Remove trees where it would alter topography of the area where such tree(s) are located and will create conditions which may be injurious to the trees or other trees located nearby. 14. Remove trees where it will impair suitable habitats and migratory zones for endangered or threatened species animals. 15. Engage in activities that cause harm to the health of the tree, including but not limited to, voleano mulching, cutting off light, water, or air, and/or fail to remove invasive vines or the invasive Tree of Heaven which harbors Japanese Spotted Lantern Flies which cause harm to native species of trees. c. Specific prohibitions related to construction activities: 1. In connection with any construction, prior to the issuance of a building permit or start of construction, snow fencing or other protective barriers shall be placed around trees that are not to be removed. The protective barriers shall be placed at the outermost edge beyond the drip line or tree canopy. All protective barriers shall remain in place until all construction activity is terminated. No equipment, chemicals, soil deposits or construction materials shall be placed within any area so protected by barriers. Any landscaping activities performed subsequent to the removal of the barriers shall be accomplished by hand labor and only using light machinery where necessary. 2. Storing and placing building material or debris or placing construction equipment within the drip line. d. Exemptions. The following are exempt from the permit requirement of Subsection (a) above: 1. Property owners may remove hazardous or non-viable trees under Emergency Conditions prior to obtaining a Tree Removal and Replacement Permit. However, following the emergency removal of the tree or trees, the property owner or agent thereof shall complete the Emergency Tree Removal and Replacement Form within seven (7) days of the removal. The person seeking emergency removal shall provide photographic

the property owner or agent thereof shall complete the Emergency Tree Removal and Replacement Form within seven (7) days of the removal. The person seeking emergency removal shall provide photographic and written proof of the Emergency Conditions by the Qualified Tree Expert to the Township Forester and