A.

All trees and tree stands proposed for retention and additional native vegetation shall be protected before and during site development and construction through adherence to the following requirements:

B.

A tree protection area shall be designed to protect each tree or tree stand during site development and construction. The tree protection areas shall conform to the approved vegetation management plan.

C.

Tree protection areas may vary widely in shape, but must extend a minimum of three feet beyond the existing tree canopy area along the outer edge of the tree stand, unless otherwise approved by the planning director.

D.

Tree protection areas shall be added and clearly labeled on all applicable site development, plat, and construction drawings, submitted to the planning director.

E.

No clearing, grading, filling, or other development activities shall occur within the tree protection area, except where approved in advance by the planning director and noted in the vegetation management plan.

F.

No vehicles, construction materials, fuel, or other materials shall be placed in tree protection areas. Movement of any vehicles within tree protection areas shall be prohibited.

G.

No nails, rope, cable, signs, or fencing shall be attached to any tree proposed for retention.

H.

The grade level around the tree may not be lowered within the greater of: (1) the area defined by the drip line of the tree at time of development; or (2) an area around the tree equal to one foot in diameter for each one inch of tree diameter as measured one foot above pre-existing grade at time of development, unless a registered landscape architect, certified arborist or certified nursery professional determines that the long-term health of the tree will not be significantly harmed.

I.

Trenching and other activities within or adjacent to tree conservation areas that may cut or damage the roots of trees proposed for retention shall be prohibited unless recommended by a professional forester, certified arborist or licensed landscape architect, and approved by the Town of Coupeville.

J.

The Town of Coupeville may approve the use of alternate tree protection techniques if the trees will be protected to an equal or greater degree than provided by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 688, § 2(Exh. B), 1-11-2011)