§ 50-192. Trees and open space.

(a)

Dimensions. If a tree of 16 inches in diameter, or greater, as measured at a point of 4½ feet above ground level, must be removed for development purposes, a replacement tree shall be planted by the developer for each tree removed.

(1)

Trees removed for right-of-way or off-street parking construction and meeting the size criteria in this subsection shall be replaced by the developer in an area dedicated to permanent open space.

(2)

Trees removed for building construction and meeting the size criteria in this subsection shall, in the case of any structure other than a single-family dwelling, be replaced in an area dedicated to permanent open space.

(b)

Exemption. Residential homes, and both agricultural and forestry land uses are exempt from this section.

(c)

Mitigation. Replacement tree sizes and species are optional, at the discretion of the developer.

(1991 LDR ch. 53, art. 6)