§ 12.6.6. Tree replacement.

A.

Minimum tree replacement size is three-inch dbh and ten feet in height, and Florida No. 1 grade quality or better.

B.

The replacement tree(s) shall be of a species listed on the tree species list. The replacement tree(s) may be located anywhere on the subject property. Required tree replacement is pursuant to subsections C, D and E below or by providing replacement trees (greater than three-inch dbh) equivalent to the total required dbh.

C.

Minimum number of replacement trees for the removal of a protected tree between five-inch DBH but less than ten-inch DBH is at a ratio of two replacement trees for each tree removed. Palm trees may be utilized as replacement trees at a ratio of three palms per one replacement tree.

D.

The minimum number of replacement trees for a tree removed of ten-inch dbh to less than 20-inch dbh is at a ratio of three replacement trees for each tree removed.

E.

The minimum number of replacement trees for removal of a grand tree is at a ratio of four replacement trees for each tree removed.

F.

Pursuant to approval by the town commission, tree replacement may be achieved by contribution to the town's tree mitigation fund.

G.

Required landscape buffers and parking lot landscaping cannot be utilized to meet the tree replacement requirement.

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2, 1-10-2011; Ord. No. 12-01, § 6, 12-12-2011)