§ 9.304. TREE PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

A.

Generally. Existing trees that qualify to generate credit against landscaping requirements, as provided in this Article, shall be protected during on-site development and construction activities according to the requirements of this Section.

B.

Identification of Protected Root Zone. The protected root zone is the larger of:

1.

The area under the drip line of the tree; or

2.

A radius that extends from the center of the trunk 18 inches per each 1 inch of diameter at breast height (DBH) of the protected tree. See Figure 9.304, Protected Root Zone.

C.

Restrictions within Protected Root Zone.

1.

Each protected root zone shall be barricaded during construction to prevent damage to the tree and its roots by construction equipment or soil compaction. The barricades shall be posted "Off Limits/Fuera de los Límites." A contiguous fenced area may enclose multiple protected root zones.

2.

No cutting, filling, or storage of building materials or debris or disposal of wastes shall take place within a protected root zone.

3.

No impervious paving shall be placed within a protected root zone.

D.

Tree Care during Construction. Protected trees shall be cared for regularly during construction as follows:

1.

Regular watering if rainfall is inadequate;

2.

Pruning of branches that are dead, diseased, hazardous or detrimental to natural form; and

3.

Fertilizing if nutrient stress is apparent.

( Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18 )