Protection of existing vegetation. Existing vegetation on a site shall be protected as much as possible, and the protection of existing vegetation during development activities shall whenever possible, include open field or nontreed areas. Chapter 20.770 Tree, Vegetation, and Soil Conservation Ordinance contains additional standards for protection and retention of trees, vegetation, and soil.

Methods of protection. The developer shall provide methods for the protection of existing vegetation to be retained, such as protective fencing to remain during the construction process.

Remaining plants and undisturbed areas. Plants to be saved and areas not to be disturbed shall be noted on the landscape plans. The plan shall locate fencing used to protect vegetation and soils from damage during construction. (Ord. M-4179 § 91, 2016; Ord. M-3643, 2004)