§ 33-6.27.4. Protected trees and preservation areas.

(a)

Protected trees shall include all significant trees and other canopy trees where at least fifty (50) percent of the base of the tree is located in a preservation area, and all replacement trees, as further described below:

(1)

Significant trees shall include the following species that have a DBH of eight (8) inches or greater:

a.

Oak: Live.

b.

Elm: American.

c.

Cypress: Bald, except those located within fifteen (15) feet of a parking space or building foundation.

d.

Magnolia: Southern, Sweetbay.

e.

Sycamore.

(2)

Other canopy trees shall include trees specified as a protected or significant tree in a base or overlay district that requires tree preservation.

(3)

Replacement trees shall include a tree planted as a replacement tree for a protected tree, in accordance with section 33-6.27.8. For the purposes of this section, a replacement tree shall be considered a protected tree after installation regardless of DBH.

(b)

Preservation areas shall include certain areas of a lot or development site where tree preservation and protection is required, as specified in this UDC or in Chapter 40, Zoning, of this Code. In accordance with district regulations, preservation areas are defined in relation to streetscape area, property buffer, setback, and buildable area (Figure 33-6.27.2.1).

Figure 33-6.27.2-1. Preservation Areas