Based upon recommendations in a report by the city’s tree protection professional, removal of areas of vegetation that might normally be saved may be permitted if extensive revegetation is accomplished and standards for tree tract(s) are satisfied pursuant to the requirements of LMC 14.32.064 and 14.32.065. Such alternatives may be desirable for sites with significant physical limitations such as topography, soil type or proposed small lot sizes (less than sixty-five hundred square feet). Additionally, limitations of existing trees such as unsuitable species or poor health of a particular tree stand may make such options desirable.

On a site with documented special circumstances, an alternative allowing removal of vegetation normally saved may be approved with a comprehensive revegetation plan developed by the city’s tree protection professional. (Ord. 1617 §7, 2022; Ord. 1269 §17, 2006; Ord. 1208 §56, 2003; Ord. 904, 1991).