§ 425.060. Preservation of Grand Trees., Chapter 425. Tree Preservation and Restoration Requirements, Land Use, Code of Ordinances, Frontenac

Grand trees shall not be disturbed in the course of grading, demolition or building relating to new construction activity except as follows:

When the tree is dead, diseased, hazardous or constitutes a public risk pursuant to Section 425.110; or

In any residential district, where such disturbance is necessary to permit construction and is specifically authorized in a tree preservation plan approved in conjunction with the applicable grading, demolition or building permit; or

In any non-residential district, where such disturbance is necessary to permit construction and is specifically authorized in a tree preservation plan approved in conjunction with the applicable subdivision, site plan or development plan or applicable grading, demolition or building permit;

provided however, the tree preservation plan shall also require replacement of grand tree(s) lost by any such disturbance under the foregoing exceptions of this Section 425.060 and such replacement tree(s) shall be subject to review and approval by the Architectural Review Board, except that in any event, no replacement shall be required for the disturbance of a dead, diseased or hazardous tree or trees that constitute a public risk pursuant to Section 425.110. Replacement trees need not be the same size at time of planting nor of the same species as the tree(s) lost and need not meet the definition of a "grand tree" as defined in this Chapter at the time of planting. Though the use of grand trees as replacements under this Section is encouraged, it is not required. The Architectural Review Board shall consider the overall landscape design of the site, the adaptability of the replacement trees to the climate of the area and conditions of the site and the goals specified in of this Chapter in reviewing proposed replacement measures.