253 NATURAL RESOURCES Tree Protection 17 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2023 C. Removal and Replacement of Specimen Trees The removal, damage, or destruction of specimen trees shall be a violation of this Ordinance and require mitigation in accordance with the following standards: 1. Two caliper inches of replacement trees shall be provided for each caliper inch of specimen tree removed. Each replacement tree shall be a minimum of two caliper inches, and shall either be replanted within 12 months of the removal of the specimen tree, or within a timeframe approved by the Department of Planning and Sustainability Department. Performance agreements for the associated replacement, if warranted in the opinion of the Department of Planning and Sustainability, shall be established in accordance with Chapter 21, Performance Agreements. Replacement trees shall not be used to meet any other landscape requirements. 2. Replacement trees shall be either planted on the lot or site where the specimen tree was removed; however, in cases where space on the lot or site is insufficient, DRT may determine if mitigation may take the form of payment to the City’s tree bank, pursuant to Section 17.2.8, Tree Bank. 17.2.6 Tree Protection During Construction A. Tree Protection Fencing 1. All specimen trees in a tree protection zone and the perimeter of tree save areas shall be fenced in accordance with this Subsection before any landdisturbing activity begins. Fencing shall extend at least one foot in distance from the edge of the tree for each inch of diameter at breast height (DBH), so that, at a minimum, each tree’s critical root zone is protected, but no case shall the tree fence be less than ten feet from the trunk. The Department of Building and Neighborhood Services shall consider existing site conditions in determining the exact location of any tree protection fencing. 2. All fencing required by this Subsection shall be chain link fencing at least four feet in height and secured using appropriate posts spaced not more than ten feet apart. Such chain link fencing is not required to be vinyl coated. 3. Signs that are visible on all sides of the fenced-in area shall be installed on the tree protection fence at a rate of at least one sign for every 150 linear feet. The size of each sign must be a minimum of two feet by two feet and shall contain the following language in English and Spanish: “TREE PROTECTION ZONE: KEEP OUT. ZONA DE LA PROTECCION DEL ARBOL. NO SE PERMITE ENTRAR”. 4. All tree protection measures shall be inspected by and approved by the Department of Building and Neighborhood Services prior to start of any land disturbing activities. Failure to install tree protection measures prior to the commencement of construction is a violation of this Ordinance. 5. The tree protection fencing shall be clearly shown on the site plan. No construction, grading, equipment or material storage, or any other activity shall be allowed within the fenced area except in accordance with the standards
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