§ 282-5. Review of plats.

A. 

Subdivision plats.

(1) 

Conceptual review. A person requesting conceptual approval of a subdivision plat is required to submit a brief description regarding the quality and predominance of trees by species. An aerial photograph (one inch equals 50 feet) should also be provided showing the general layout of the proposed subdivision. Conceptual approval will be based on the person's ability to demonstrate intent to avoid or minimize impacts to regulated trees.

(2) 

Pre-preliminary review.

(a) 

A person requesting pre-preliminary approval of a subdivision plat is required to submit a tree survey indicating all trees 12 inches dbh or greater that are located in the following areas:

[1] 

All road rights-of-way and a thirty-foot zone on both sides.

[2] 

Utility easements and drainageways and a thirty-foot zone on both sides.

[3] 

Other easements or areas to be cleared for any reason during initial subdivision development.

(b) 

The person is also required to identify building envelopes for each lot. A written statement describing how he/she intends to conform with the replacement plan requirements of § 282-10 should be included. Approval will be based upon the person's intent to comply with the requirements of § 282-10.

(3) 

Preliminary review. A person requesting preliminary approval of a subdivision plat is required to submit a tree survey identifying all regulated trees located in areas specified in Subsection A(2). The proposed subdivision plat for all residential districts should also identify all proposed site improvements. A detailed replacement plan is required as defined by § 282-10. Approval will be based upon compliance with § 282-10.

B. 

Site plan review.

(1) 

Preliminary site plan review.

(a) 

A person submitting a building permit application is required to submit a tree survey indicating all regulated trees located on the site that are proposed to be impacted by the development or by utility easements, including a thirty-foot zone or lot line, whichever is less, surrounding the area to be developed.

(b) 

If the preliminary site plan identifies impacts to regulated trees, the person must submit a statement explaining why there are no prudent and feasible alternatives to the plan. If the person fails to prove that no prudent and feasible alternative exists, preliminary site plan approval will be denied or tabled until the plan is modified to minimize or eliminate impacts. If the person does prove that no prudent and feasible alternative exists, then a written statement explaining the person's intent to comply with requirements of § 282-10 shall be submitted. The preliminary plan for all land use districts should indicate all proposed site improvements. Approval of the preliminary site plan shall be based on the person's intent to avoid or minimize impacts and to comply with § 282-10.

(2) 

Final site plan review. A person requesting final site plan approval is required to submit a detailed replacement plan as defined by § 282-10. Approval will be based on compliance with § 282-10.