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 Norcross
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 113. TREE PRESERVATION

  § 113-7. Application.  

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  • (a)

    An application for a tree removal permit when land disturbing activity is involved shall include three copies of a tree conservation and landscape plan which shall be completed and signed by a registered forester, a certified or degreed arborist, or a registered landscape architect whose credentials shall be made available to the Community Development Director.

    (b)

    The tree conservation and landscape plan shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

    (1)

    Project name;

    (2)

    Project description;

    (3)

    Project location and tax parcel number;

    (4)

    Name, address, and telephone number of property owner;

    (5)

    Name, address, and telephone number of developer;

    (6)

    Name, address, and telephone number of the person responsible for preparing the soil and tree conservation plan, and the seal, signature, and statement of professional qualifications of such person;

    (7)

    Size of project area in acres or square feet;

    (8)

    Size of the buildable area in acres or square feet;

    (9)

    Total landscaped area required in percent and square foot area;

    (10)

    Total canopy cover required in percent and square foot area;

    (11)

    Summary table of tree canopy coverage for conserved trees by individual tree or tree groups, and for planted trees by species, mature size and canopy category;

    (12)

    Delineation of required buffers, landscaped areas, open space, and recreation areas;

    (13)

    Location and size of proposed structures or additions to existing structures, paved areas, and all other site improvements;

    (14)

    Construction entrance and exit;

    (15)

    Delineation of tree conservation areas;

    (16)

    Species, DBH, and location of trees to be conserved (include both trunk location and extent of tree protection zone). Trees in excess of required canopy coverage are not required to be located, however all specimen trees shall be located on the survey;

    (17)

    For existing developments, location, species, and size of any tree previously conserved or planted to achieve required tree canopy cover, including trunk location, DBH, and location and dimensions of tree protection zones;

    (18)

    Location of all existing and proposed overhead and underground utilities;

    (19)

    Type and location of tree protection fencing and other tree protection structures required;

    (20)

    Type and location of tree protection area signs;

    (21)

    Species, caliper, and location of trees to be planted;

    (22)

    Tree protection statement for all conserved trees: "Tree protection measures will be maintained at all times. Additional tree protection measures will be installed if deemed necessary by on-site inspection";

    (23)

    Tree maintenance statement for all planted trees: "The owner will maintain trees throughout their life using best management practice. Maintenance after planting will include watering, mulching, and pruning. The owner shall replace any planted tree which dies prior to issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the project or during the first three years, whichever occurs last";

    (24)

    Species, DBH, and location of trees growing on the adjacent public street right-of-way or public property.

    (c)

    A permit to remove or destroy a specimen tree not associated with land disturbing activity shall be accompanied by photographs, a site drawing and a written statement of the condition of the tree and/or the threat it poses by the owner of the property and a registered forester, a certified or degreed arborist or a registered landscape architect whose credentials shall be made available to the Community Development Director. In cases where such permit is requested on R100, R75, R65, or RMD property, said request shall be exempt from subsection 113-10(a). If in the determination of the Community Development Director the specimen tree is obviously dead or immediately hazardous then the requirements in this subsection may be waived by the Community Development Director.

    (d)

    A permit to remove trees with a DBH of six inches or greater that are not specimen trees or not associated with land disturbing activity shall be accompanied by a site drawing and a statement from the property owner of the condition of the tree and/or the threat it poses. Photographs and other supporting information may be required by the Director. In cases where such permit is requested on R100, R75, R65, or RMD property, said request shall be exempt from subsection 113-10(a).

(Ord. No. 21-2012, pt. 1, 8-6-2012)