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Page 1 of 2 Updated May 2015 K:\Planning Dept\Base Documents\AP-Tree Removal.doc CITY OF EAGLE 660 E. Civic Lane, Eagle, ID 83616 Phone (208) 939-0227 Fax (208) 938-3854 Tree Removal Application FILE NO: APPLICANT: PHONE: Owner Purchaser Tenant APPLICANT ADDRESS: APPLICANT EMAIL: ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: Species of Tree to be removed: Size of Tree to be removed (caliper): Reason for tree removal: Proposed tree(s) replacement variety: Size of replacement(s) trees: Total number of replacements trees: Relevant Eagle City Code Sections for reference: 6-7-6 Removal of Trees: No person shall remove a tree from a public right-of-way, public land, entrance to a subdivision or commercial or industrial district property within the City without submitting an application to the committee and obtaining the committee's approval thereon. (City Forester = committee, in this application). 8-2A-7 C. Existing Vegetation: 1. Retention Of Existing Trees: Existing trees shall be retained unless removal is approved in writing by the City. Where trees are approved by the City to be removed from the project site (or from abutting right of way) replacement with an acceptable species is required as follows: Existing Tree Replacement 1 inch to 6 inches cal. 2x cal. of tree removed 61/4 inches to 12 inches 1.5x cal. of tree removed 121/4 inches or more 1x cal. of tree removed ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 of 2 Updated May 2015 K:\Planning Dept\Base Documents\AP-Tree Removal.doc In all cases, planting within public rights of way shall be with approval from the public and/or private entities owning the property. Example: An eight inch cal. tree is removed, an acceptable replacement would be three 4-inch cal. trees or four 3- inch cal. trees. 8-2A-7(O) Alternative Methods Of Compliance: 1. Project Conditions: It is not the intent of these landscape requirements to inhibit creative solutions to land-use problems. Under certain site conditions, a strict interpretation of requirements may be either physically impossible or impractical. Alternative compliance is a procedure that allows certain modifications to existing regulations within this Section. Requests for use of alternative landscaping schemes are justified only when one or more of the following conditions apply: A. The sites involve space limitations or unusually shaped parcels; B. Topography, soil, vegetation, or other site conditions are such that full compliance is impossible or impractical; C. Due to a change of use of an existing site, the required bufferyard is larger than can be provided; and D. Safety considerations are involved. 2. Request For Alternative Method Of Compliance: The applicant must provide the City with a written request if an alternative method of compliance is proposed (application available at City Hall). The request shall state which requirement as set forth within this Section is to be modified, what project conditions stated within subsection 1 of this Section justify using the proposed alternative, and how the proposed alternative equals or exceeds said requirement. 3. Tree Fund: Persons applying for an alternative method of compliance for relief from regulations that require all existing trees to remain on-site may elect to make a financial contribution to the Eagle City Tree Fund in-lieu of retaining all trees on- site. The condition(s) which warrants the need for the Tree Fund alternate method of compliance shall be specified in the application submitted under Section 7-O-2 above. If the application is approved, the amount to be contributed by the applicant will be based upon the total caliper inches of deciduous tree(s) removed from the site and the total vertical feet of coniferous trees removed from the site. Cost per caliper inch for deciduous trees and cost per vertical foot for coniferous trees shall be determined by Resolution of the City Council. The applicant shall have the right to review and consider the value determination, and following said review, to reapply for other alternative methods of compliance, without prejudice, in accordance with Section 7-O-2 above. Application Submittal Requirements Applicant Use Staff Use 1. Tree Removal Application form. 2. Site plan (8½” x11”) showing existing tree locations, showing trees to be removed, and showing replacement trees. 3. Any additional information to aid in understanding the project. The City does not guarantee acquisition of public services provided by any agency. The developer, property owner and/or applicant of this Alternative Method of Compliance application does hereby release and indemnify and hold harmless the City of Eagle from any and all claims, cost, damages, etc., from any individual or organization regarding the acquisition of services which are not affiliated with the City, including but not limited to, municipal water service, sanitary sewer service, access to public roads and fire protection. Signature of Applicant/Representative Date Printed name of Applicant/Representative Date Signature of receipt by City staff Date