Tree-removal activities related to routine property maintenance or land development that require tree replacement shall be subject to the following:

A. Replacement trees shall be at least three feet in height as measured from the grade at installation and shall remain in a healthy condition for a minimum of five years after installation.

B. Trees removed from the setback areas of lots, tracts or parcels shall be replaced in the setback areas.

C. Replacement trees shall be installed within six months of initial tree removal with a preference for installation within the site’s designated setbacks unless otherwise permitted by the Director.

D. Any replacement tree that is unhealthy within five years of planting, must be replaced with a new replacement tree, with the same requirement for continued health and replacement.

E. The Director shall have the right to inspect the health and condition of replacement trees at any time within five years of installation.

F. Replacement trees shall not be installed in easements for public facilities or utilities. (Ord. 03-425 (part), 2003)