§ 7.503. Criteria.

Protected native plants shall not be destroyed, mutilated, or removed from the premises, or relocated on the premises except in accordance with an approved native plant program required in conjunction with the issuance of a native plant permit. No native plant program shall be approved until it has been demonstrated that the following criteria have been met:

(1)

The density/intensity of development for the approved land use shall be an important element in the determination of the base requirements for plant retention and salvage. The proposed relocation program shall provide reasonable plant salvage, protection, and storage and shall insure consistency with existing neighborhood character.

(2)

The site plan shall be designed to protect and incorporate significant on-site natural amenities (i.e. aesthetic, unique, historic, etc.) and minimize the number of salvageable plants which need to be removed to allow reasonable construction on the site. These relationships shall promote and enhance the character of the native environment rather than contrast or domesticate it.

(3)

A vegetation inventory and analysis shall provide a clear, comprehensive overview and listing of plant materials, their condition and physical relationships on-site so as to aid the site planning and determination of plant salvageability.

(5)

A conceptual analysis and design of the site revegetation and/or landscaping shall insure that the character of the project be consistent with the natural density, distribution, and maturity of vegetation on adjacent properties.

(6)

The native plant program shall include a relocation program for excess salvageable plants.

(Ord. No. 2262, § 1, 8-15-89; Ord. No. 4143, § 1(Res. No. 9678, Exh. A, § 206), 5-6-14)