§ 510. Protection of Preserved Trees during Construction.

Existing tree(s) shall only be counted toward required landscaping where the following management standards are met:

A.

During construction, the critical root zone of the tree(s) to be preserved shall be fenced and protected from compaction, trenching, harmful grade changes and/or other injury and be shown on an approved landscape plan.

B.

Pavement, building foundations or other impervious surfaces shall not encroach into the critical root zone, unless preservation practices are followed to insure exchange of oxygen, water and nutrients to the root system. Said preservation practices shall be provided in written and/or graphic form to the Planning Commission for review and approval.

C.

Sidewalks or other forms of hard surfaces that do not require soil compaction and are not intended for vehicular use may be located within the critical root zone only if preservation practices are followed to insure exchange of oxygen and water to the root system. Said preservation practices shall be provided in written and/or graphic form to the Planning Commission for review and approval.