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Planning & Zoning Department
City Hall, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida,33143
Phone: 305.663.6326 or 6347; Fax: 305.666.491
APPLICATION FOR TREE
REMOVAL
Project Address.: 64� 7`8 N—OW ���'�`� South Miami,Florida
Property Owner: Phone
Address:
Work To Be Performed By(check one): Contractor Owner/Builder
Contractor: Phone:
Address:
This application is for the removal of(be specific): C
Use of property(check one): Commercial Residential
Signature of Contractor/Qualifier Signatur Pro arty'!�twne
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Notary: 0. Y PG
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PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL YES NO
Does this application involve a Natural Forest Community? V
Does this application involve protected and/or specimen trees? Al
Has this application been incomplete for 120 days or more?
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Planning&Zoning Department
City.Hall, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami,Florida 33143
Phone: 305.663.6326 or 6347; Fax: 305.666.4591
APPLICATION FOR TREE REMOVAL
Project Address: (04!O 1W 6-` 60�VeF�oe- South Miami, Florida
Property Owner: Phono R2 T
Address:
Work To Be Performed By(check one): Contractor Owner/Builder
Contractor: Phone:
Address:
This application is for the removal of(be specific): -
Use of property(check one): Commercial Re '
Signature of Contractor/Qualifier Si amour ro rty'Owne .
Notary: Notary.- •
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Two copies of a site plan and/or tree survey must be included. a n cR°P'SSM MnER :
Depending on the type oftree(s),the fee for a tree removal pe t is$40.00: a •.�t� 33R;
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PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL YES NO
Does this application involve a Natural Forest Community?
Does this application involve protected and/or specimen trees?
Has this application been incomplete for 120 days or more?
Effective 7EXpiration Approved?
Date: Date: If yes, by:
Conditions, limitations, restrictions, if any:
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.' (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, unless otherwise permitted by the-•trerms
of Section 20-4 .5, to do tree removal work or to effectively destroy any tre
or to effectively destroy .any understory in a Natural Forest Community,
without first obtaining a permit from the City of South Miami.
(2) The effective destruction of trees designated to be planted, preserved, or
relocated under Section 20-4.5 (D)&(E) shall not be permitted.
(3) No municipal or County official shall issue a tree removal permit that does
not comply with Section 20-4 .5. Any such permit shall be void.
(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or not .comply with any of the
conditions of a. City of South Miami tree removal permit.
(5) The following activities are EXEMPT from tree removal permits:
(a), removal of trees within the. yard area of an existing single-family
residence, provided .the trees .are not within a Natural Forest Community,
and are not specimen trees. This exemption does not apply to trees which
are growing on public rights-of-way adjoining existing single-family
residences;
(b) removal of trees for the construction of a new single-family residence,.
provided that:.
i . the lot is one (1) acre or less in size (43,560 square feet) , if
an AU zoned lot, or one-half acre or less in size .(21, 780) square
feet, for nay other zoned lot; and,
ii. the lot is being developed as the principal residence of the
owner-builder; and,
iii . the lot is not within an area designated as a natural forest
community; and,
iv. the trees are not specimen trees.
(c) removal of any dead tree;
removal of trees within State-approved plant nurseries and •
botanical gardens, provided said trees were pla4rAd.and are growi:ng;fbr
the display, breeding, propagation, sale or intQn&cd sale..to the gsnetal
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public in the ordinary course of business; •• a •••• "•••
-(,_) (e) removal of trees for the establishment, maintpnar=ce, atfd•(5perat!ibfi
of a bona fide grove or bona fide tree nursery, :excdpt when the proposed
tree removal is to occur in a Natural Forest Community desbgnated under
County Resolution No. 1764-84 or under subsequent,,rpvisions,,gf the ••
Natural Forest Community maps, or when the proposed ;tree,j,Inoval jij,12.
affect specimen trees as defined herein. Any pegton.'desiring to remove
trees pursuant to this provision shall obtain wsitten apIVc+awal fr<XIOAe
Planning Division prior to the commencement of amye uch avivities under
this exemption; .....%
4-d}(f) removal of any of the following tree species •
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i. Melaleuca quinquenervia (cajeput or paperbark tree) ;
ii. Casuarina spp. (Australian pine, beefwood) ;
iii. Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian pepper) , provided it is not
within a Natural Forest Community, in which case a permit must be
obtained, prior to removal, from the Metro-Dade County Department
of Environmental Resources Management;
iv. Bischofia javanica (bishopwood) ;
V. Ricinus communis (castorbean) ; .
vi. Psidium guajava (guava) ;
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vii. Albezzia lebbek (woman's tongue) ;
viii . Acacia auriculaeformis (earleaf acacia) ;
ix. Schefflera actinophylla (Queensland Umbrella Tree) ;
X. Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine) ; and,
X1. Metopium toxiferum. (poison wood) , provided it is not within a
Natural Forest Community, in which case a permit must be obtained,
prior to removal, from the Metro-Dade County Department .of
Environmental Resources Management.
(g) removal of any tree which has been destroyed or effectively destroyed bl
an Act of God,. or by acts outside of the control of any person,
individually or otherwise, who had or had a legal, beneficial or
equitable interest in the real property upon which such 'tree is located,
which acts could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable
care by any such person, individually or otherwise, who has or had a
legal, beneficial or equitable interest in the real property upon which
such tree is located. Where a tree has been destroyed or effectively
destroyed by acts outside of the control of a person who has or had a .
legal, beneficial or equitable interest in the real property upop %hich
such tree is located, which acts could not havft AgVn prevented by ;tde
exercise of reasonable care by such person, th:Ls ;pfovisiou. shal1.be :
construed to impose joint and several 'liabilit,%pon t$a.personlMeee
destroying or effectively destroying such tree•, and to exgmpt from ;
liability for such destruction or effective destruction•thb* pers8h'who
has or had a legal, beneficial or equitable inte%e$t in tte real
property upon which such tree is located;
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{}}(h) removing, trimming, cutting, or altering of;any;nang.r,Qye tree.pt..
removal of any tree located upon land which is*wetxands as defined ici
Section 24-3, Code of Metropolitan Dade Countyp Florida,•.. ......
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.{at}(i) removal of tree within a bona fide fruit grove itor tjV,-,4*pre?.4:**.
purpose of converting said bona fide fruit grov&'tb another bona fide
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agricultural purpose;
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{a}(i) Any mortgagee with respect to property upon which any violation of
these provisions has occurred shall not be liable for such violation
unless, prior to said violation, said mortgagee has foreclosed upon said
property or participated in the management or control of said property,
or unless said mortgagee has effected or caused violations of Section
20-4 .5 occurring on said property.
4-e4-(k) Any action which occurred prior to February 21, 1989, shall not
constitute a violation of Section 20-4.5 (H) through (L) .
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(I) Tree Removal Permits- Submittals
(1) Tree removal permits are required for the removal or relocation of any tree
not specifically exempted under 5 20-4 .5 (H) (5) . The Planning Division shall
provide permit application forms -which shall be used by applicants.
(2) An owner, agent of the owner, or, lessee of a property may apply for a tree
removal permit. If the applicant is a lessee or agent of the owner, a
statement from the owner indicating that the owner has no objection to the
proposed tree removal shall be submitted .with the application.
(3) The permit applicant shall submit to the Planning Division:
(a) A completed tree removal permit application form; and,
(b) Two (2) sets of. site plans which shall include the locations of all
existing tree resources and all proposed structures or utilities which
may require removal or relocation of trees; OR,
(c) Two copies of .a tree survey as defined in S 20-4.5 (A) ; OR,
(d) Two copies of a tree survey prepared by a landscape architect, architect
or an engineer registered in the State of Florida, if the submitted site
plan (above) does not provide sufficient information to determine• w4ich
trees will be affected by proposed development.•••••• ;
(4) The Planning Division may deny an application,. or app%a-W an aploa cation-and
issue a permit (subject to conditions, limitations or• restrictionn) , fpr Up
activity proposed under the permit application, provi;ied that: •• '•
(a) A completed application is submitted and the peimit'•fee 'ss.paid;......
(b) All required plans or covenants are submitted a;id are in..4:9mplia49r,.W th
the standards in Section 20-4 .5; •
(c) All plans clearly specify conditions, limitatioas.and resbsictioas
required , and that the permit applicant acknowledges, u,%. gq;stand2:&fti
fully agrees to comply with all said conditions, •iitnitattons or ;
restrictions by signing the permit prior to its •issuance; and, �••••
(d) A performance bond, if required by the Planning Director, is posted:
i. The Planning Director may require the posting of a performance
bond to guarantee. compliance with all conditions, limitations, and
restrictions of the tree removal permit, including, but not
limited to, planting of all required replacement trees.
ii. The bond shall be equivalent to one hundred fifteen percent. (115a)
of the estimated. cost of the permitted activity and may be in the
form of a letter of credit, surety, cash, - or certificate of
deposit.
iii . All performance bonds shall remain in force for a minimum of
either one (1) year after the actual completion date of the
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permitted activity (to ensure that any replanted trees which
perish are .replaced) , . or until viability of all replanted trees
has been achieved, which ever occurs last.
iv. At the .discretion of the Planning Director; performance bonds may
be partially released in phases based upon partial completion of
planting or other permit requirements.
(5) All tree removal permit applications which remain incomplete for a period of
one hundred twenty (120) days shall -be denied. A new tree removal permit
application shall be required for all work previously proposed under a permit
application which has been denied. Approved permits shall expire if work, as
specified, is not commenced within six (6) months of issuance.
4.54-(6) Any permits related to a Natural. Forest Community shall be approved by
the Metro-Dade County,Department of Environmental Resource Management [DERM) :
(J) Tree Removal Permit. - Replacement Standards
(1) Permit review. and applicable sub-sections
(a) Reviews of completed tree removal applications shall be conducted by the
Planning Division under a standard of reasonableness, using the best
available practices from biology, botany, forestry, landscape
architecture and other relevant fields, as appropiiate for reviewi
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(b) on receipt of completed permit applications, the.$1ahnin!�.Wisio4.shall
determine whether the site contains any portion .of a Natural .Forest
Community, trees subject to protection, or specimen tree s4 �• ••••
(c) If. a site contains any portion of a Natural Fordst Cbmmu4jW.. then the
permit must be submitted for review.by the Metro-Dade Codnty Department
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(d) If there are trees present on a site [other thar4 any portipp. of a;....:
Natural Forest Community or specimen tree(s) ] , thau.the lepdacemeat
provisions contained under 5 20-4.5 (J) (2) shall apply; and, 00000•
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(e) If a site contains any specimen tree(s) , then the replacement protr"i's'ions
contained under 5 20-4.5(J) (3) shall apply for the specimen tree(&).,
while the replacement provisions contained under § 20-4.5 (J) (2) shall
apply for non-specimen trees on the site.
(2) Non-specimen Trees
Procedures for determining. tree replacement. The Planning Division shall
determine the total number of replacement trees required for the issuance of a
tree removal permit according to the following procedural steps:
Step 1: Determining existing tree canopy coverage on-site. The area of
existing tree canopy coverage of a site shall be determined by review of
aerial photography, on-site inspection, or review of a tree survey.
Exhibit.-1 29
Step 2 : Determining impact area of proposed project. The area of existing
canopy coverage which will be affected (impact area) by the applicant's
proposed development shall be determined by the Planning Division based on
review of the submitted site plan and tree removal permit application form
Step 3 : Determining number of replacement trees required. The total number of
trees required for replacement shall be based on the area of impact and
category of replacement tree selected by the applicant. Each replacement tree
shall compensate for a portion of the tree canopy lost in the impact area, and
the following table shall be used as a standard for determining the required
number of replacement trees:
Category of Replacement Tree Portion of Impact Area for which
(See Step 6 below for explanation) Each Replacement Tree Compensates
Shade Tree 1 500 square feet replacement area
Shade Tree 2 300 square feet replacement area
Palm Tree 1 300 square feet replacement area
Palm Tree 2. 100 square feet replacement area
Small Tree 200 square feet replacement area
a) Any combination of shade trees, palm trees, or small trees is acceptable
as replacement, provided the total number of trees from all replacement
categories compensate for the lost canopy.
b) In the event that a replacement tree actually hats•lLbre canopy co4rigi
at the time of planting than the .amount of cred* *l:oweg1'6h'cier the tree
replacement formula above, then the applicant sh.4florecei$e�full eredlit
for the actual canopy coverage provided by the 3!eplacememt tree at.•t 2
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time of planting. ••
c) The applicant shall submit a list of proposed replacemen!' rees. 0.00••
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d) When replacement canopy area exceeds ten thousand (16,00O)•5quare•fVb'Y,
replacement shall be described in a landscape rep•ladement plan which
shall meet the minimum requirements of § 20-4 .5 (tr) (4) , and•AO• trea****:
removal permit shall be issued until said plan has *bsen a*proved b�r•� 0
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e) When the total number of replacement trees exceeds twenty (20) , then the
applicant shall required to submit a landscape replacement plan
consistent with the provisions of § 20-4.5(J) (4) , and no tree removal
permit shall be issued until said plan has been approved by the Planning
Division.
Step 4: Location of replacement trees. Specific placement of replacement trees
on-site shall be determined by the applicant. If the site cannot accommodate
the required replacement trees because of insufficient planting area as
determined by the Planning Division, then the applicant shall be required to
plant replacement trees at an off-site location subject to Planning. Division
approval, or, as a last alternative, shall provide a contribution to Account
No. 219 .355, Tree Trust Fund, to compensate for those replacement trees which
cannot be accommodated on site.
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Step 5 : Minimum species diversity standards. When more than ten (10) trees are
required to be planted, in accordance with provisions of 5. 20-4.5 (J) , a
diversity of species shall be required. The number of species to be planted
shall be based on the overall number of trees required. The applicant shall be
required to meet the following minimum diversity standards:
Required Number of Trees Minimum Number of Species
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21-50 4
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a) When native trees are removed, then all replacement trees shall be .
native species;. otherwise, a minimum of fifty (50) percent of all
replacement trees planted shall be native to Dade County.
b) Permittees shall not be required to plant in excess of six (6) species .
The number of trees of each species planted shall be proportional to the
number of species required.
c) As an alternative to the minimum species diversity required herein, an
applicant may propose an alternative species diversity in an alternative
landscape enhancement plan described in § 20-4 .5 (J) (5) .
Step 6: Minimum standards for replacement trees. The Planning Division
maintains a list of species for each category of replaggertjint tree; and; tpi
list may be amended from time to time. All replacement toes s4411 havd.a0 ;
minimum quality as required for a Florida No. 1 grade*a.Better..Replacement
tree heights shall be determined by the overall height measured from where he
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tree meets the ground to the top-most branch, frond or� leaf. 00 •0 0.00
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(a) All category 1 replacement shade trees shall be'a d1nimuluool.tweive (12)
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feet in height at the time of planting and at maturity should have a0
canopy coverage of five hundred (5 0 0) square f errt under cjr0 0 01 gr,69VI�
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(b) All category 2 replacement shade trees shall beoa.Atinimuin.o5*eigI;t A
feet in height at the time of planting-and at maturity sji`2gj$ haVe;s•,
canopy coverage of five hundred (500) square feetOtUder normal gro'sint
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(c) All category 1 replacement palm trees shall be a minimum of ten (10)
feet in height at the. time of planting and at maturity should have a
canopy coverage of three hundred (300) square feet-under normal growing
conditions.
(d) All category 2 replacement palm trees shall be a minimum of three (3)
feet in height at the time of planting and at maturity should have a
canopy coverage of one hundred (100) square feet under normal growing
conditions.
(e) All small trees shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height at the time
of planting and at maturity .should have a canopy coverage of. two hundred
(200) square feet under normal growing conditions.
Exhibit:1 31
(3) Specimen Trees
The standards to be applied in reviewing tree removal permit applications
involving specimen trees are as follows:
(a) . Specimen Tree Preservation. Specimen trees shall be preserved whenever
reasonably possible and, upon receipt of an application to remove (a)
specimen tree(s) , the Planning Division shall consider the following
factors in evaluating said application:
i. Size and configuration of the property;
ii. Size and configuration of any proposed development;
iii. Location of the tree relative to any proposed development;
iv. Whether or not the tree can be preserved under the proposed plan
or any alternative plan;
V. Health, condition and aesthetic qualities of the tree; and,
vi. Whether the tree poses a threat to persons or property.
(b) Alternate plans. If, after review of above, the,PliLening Divisi*
determines that (a) specimen tree(s) cannot realso4aply bp.,preser%4%d
under a proposed plan, then the applicant shalr.pfwVide*euu-lternabe
plan, which shall include preservation of the specimen treets) .a�d
design alternations consistent with the scope and iptent•OL"the ••••
initially-proposed plan. These alterations may :Li%ltLde, .bA shall not be
limited to: •• '
i. An adjustment of building orientation on s site; clilee
ii. An adjustment of lot lines within a site proposal 9or.more4kkac:
one lot when the. adjustment will not causaaxareascnabie loas oi;
usable space. An applicant shall have the:burlen of .Vrpof in;t%e
determination of what constitutes an unreawmable •loss of ustLble
space. . .....
c) Specimen tree relocation. If preservation of the specimen tree(s) and
any alternate design consistent with the scope and intent of the initial
plan are mutually exclusive, then the Planning Division may issue a
permit to relocate the specimen tree(s) . If a. tree removal permit
requires relocation, then the applicant shall be required to relocate
the tree in accordance with the standards in § 20-4.5 M .
d) Removal of specimen trees. If relocation of the specimen: tree(s) is not
feasible due to the size, health, location, species or any other factor,
then a permit may be issued for the removal of the specimen tree(s) , and
tree replacement shall be required.
e) Replacement requirements for specimen trees. As a condition of the
issuance of a tree removal permit for the removal of specimen trees,
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tree replacement requirements shall be twice those specified for the
replacement of non-specimen trees under § 20-4 .5(J) (2) .
f) Fee: In the event that replacement is not feasible on site, then
alternative off-site replacement shall be required, or, as a last
alternative, there shall be.a contribution to Account No. 219.355, Tree
Trust Fund, for the full value of replacement trees.
g) Exemptions from specimen tree replacement requirements. Applicants may
be exempt form the replacement requirements above, but subject to the
tree replacement requirements contained in § 20-4.5 (J) (2) , under the
following circumstances:
i. Upon submittal. of a statement from a landscape architect
registered in the State of Florida which indicates that a specimen
tree, due to disease, condition, growth habit or any other
reasonable botanical factor, does not provide the aesthetic or
environmental contribution associated with a specimen tree. Said
statement shall include. the specific reasons (s) for the claimed
exemption from these provisions;
ii. When preservation of the specimen tree would cause a foreseeable
risk to property; or,
iii. When a site contains more than one (1) specimen tree, and fifitx
(50) percent or more of the existing specimen:trees•and ato}•eaagt
fifty (50) percent of the existing specicd�•Vree d3iLP>VY arep."s
preserved. '
(4) Landscape Replacement Plan •
Landscape replacement plans may be required under the'provisidns contal e'd'in
§ 20-4.5 (J) (1) . . All landscape replacement plans shall.Ve'subm tOW by she.:.
applicant and must meet the following minimum standards: •
(a) The number of trees, number of species of treese,..aAd si2%.pf' tre&s
proposed for planting shall be consistent with 20i4 .5(J) (Z) &(3)�•••
(b) The site plan shall include proposed replacement locations for a22•tYee
replacements and relocations, and all property lines, proposed aAd
existing structures, driveways and utility easements; . and,
(c) The canopy spread of any tree that is proposed for preservation shall be
shown on the plan. Where a portion of the canopy of a tree or trees
shall be removed without removal of the tree(s) , a notation shall be
made on the plan indicating the situation and canopy area.
(5) Alternative Landscape Enhancement Plan
Instead of replacing all affected trees pursuant to provisions contained in §
20-4 .5 (J) (2) &(3) , an applicant may propose to relocate existing.-trees or
propose a unique project design which provides reasonable assurance that the
project complies with the intent to maintain tree canopy.
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Replacement credit may be granted for planting shrubs or ground covers, based
upon the following table, provided, however, that a minimum of fifty (50)
Percent of the required canopy.replacement -is achieved by using shade trees
and palm trees as required under§ 20-4 .5 (J) (2) &(3) .
Category of Tree Alternative Shrub Portion of Impact Area for which
or Ground Cover Each Shrub/Ground Cover Compensates
Shrub 1 (including small palms) 60 square feet replacement area
Shrub 2/Ground Cover 30 square feet replacement area
(a) All category 1 shrubs shall be a minimum of`two (2) feet in height at
the time of planting and at maturity should have a canopy coverage of
sixty (60) square feet under normal growing conditions.
(b) All category 2 shrubs and ground covers shall have a root system
sufficient to sustain growth at the time of planting and at maturity
should have a canopy coverage of ten (10) to twenty (20) square feet
under normal growing conditions.
(c) The applicant shall have the burden of demonstrating that "a ".design meets
the intent of. § 20-4.5 (J) (2) &(3) . At a minimum, an alternative
landscaping enhancement plan shall include, without limitation: .
i. A sealed statement, prepared by a landscape arch p eats registered
in the State of Florida, which indicates that the •instent qf•§•;0-
4.5 (J) (2) &(3) can be effectively met threugh the $VJ;m=ssic:n of: the
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ii. A site plan, prepared by said landscape arch tect:••registe,"q¢•}n
the State of Florida, that includes the p;gppsed 1gg4rion,
scientific name or description of vegetation �-o be.J1reservead.or
planted, property lines, proposed and existing structures,
driveways and utility easements; and,. •••• ••••••
iii. A tabulation that identifies any deviations *om tbA%equ z'e e*ats
of § 20-4.5 (J) (2)&(3) and explicitly pro vVIO; tree replacement:
alternatives. •
(d) The Planning"Division may approve an alternative landscape enhancement
plan when:
i. The design preserves and incorporates existing vegetation; and,
ii. The design exceeds the minimum requirements or equivalent of §
20-4.5 (J) (2)&(3) .
(R) Tree Removal Permit - Relocation Standards
The relocation of any tree that is subject to the provisions of Section 20-4.5 shall
be consistent with the following minimum standards:
(1) Trees other than palms:
(a) Tree roots shall be severed in such a manner as to provide a root ball
which .is sufficient to ensure survival of the tree when relocated. A
sufficiently-sized planting hole shall be provided at the relocation
site to ensure successful..re-growth;
(b) After root severing, adequate time shall be allowed prior to replanting
to ensure survival of the tree(s) . After root severing and prior to
relocation, tree(s) ,shall be watered a minimum of twice weekly; and,
after relocation, said tree(s) shall be.watered a minimum of twice
weekly until the tree(s) are established;
(c) During removal and transportation of the tree, the root ball and
vegetative portions of the tree .shall be protected from damage from
wind or injury; and,
(d) Any tree that -dies or becomes nonviable within one(1) year of
relocation shall .be replaced according to the standards set forth in 5
20-4.5 (J) (2) &(3) .
(2) Palms:
(a) A ball of earth at least one (1) foot from the base of the trees•shjlil
be moved with the tree; •
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(b) Fronds shall be securely tied around the bud prior to re3ocation:and :
shall remain securely tied around the bud during the entimeerelocation
process and for a minimum of one (1) week aftererelocation; and, *
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(c) Any palm that dies or. becomes nonviable within 6ne (1) year of `••`:•
relocation shall be replaced according to the standards set' orth in•
20-4.5 (J) (2)&(3) . •••• •••••
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(3) Preservation credit for relocated trees. Permittees wh9eAAqcessYA411y retocate
trees shall receive full credit for the relocated trees and the+ tree •••••
replacement requirements herein shall not apply to such-m ocatad•trees. ill,
relocated trees shall meet the standards set forth abode.
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(L)Tree Protection - Required Barriers
During site development, protection requirements for trees designated for
preservation under an approved tree removal permit shall include, but not be limited
to, the following:
(1) Protective barriers shall be placed around each tree, cluster of trees, or the
edge of the preservation area no less than six (6) feet (in radius) from the
trunk of any protected tree cluster or preservation area unless a lesser
distance is specified by the Planning.Division.
(2) , Protective barriers shall be a minimum of four (4) feet above ground level and
shall be constructed of wood,. plastic or metal, and shall remain in place
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until development is completed. . Protective barriers shall be in place prior to
the start of any construction.
(3) Understory plants within protective barriers shall be protected.
(4) No excess oil, fill, equipment, building materials or building debris shall be
placed within the areas surrounded by protective barriers, nor shall. there be
disposal of any-waster material such as paints, oils, solvents, asphalt,
concrete, mortar or any other material harmful to trees or. understory plants
within the areas surrounded by protective barriers.
(5) Trees .shall be braced in such a fashion as to not scar, penetrate, perforate
or otherwise inflict damage to the tree.
(6) Natural grade shall be maintained within protective barriers.. In the event
that natural grade of the site is changed as a result of site development, .
such that the safety of the tree may be endangered, tree wells or retaining
walls are required.
(7) Underground utility lines shall be placed outside the areas surrounded by
protective barriers. If said placement is not possible, disturbance shall be
minimized by techniques such as tunneling or overhead utility lines.
(8) Fences and walls shall be constructed to avoid disturbance to any protected
tree. Post holes and trenches located close to trees shall be dug by hage Ad
adjusted as necessary, using techniques such as discor4fi'4ftus footings, :tci
avoid damage to major roots. : : : +�•••• •+ •
(9) Trees that are effectively destroyed, shall .be replaced acgordi*gq";p thd....•
standards of § 20-4.5 (J) (2)&(3) . •
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(M) City of South Miami Tree Trust Fund .••"". ;"' '•
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(1) Creation of the tree trust fund. There is hereby create$ a tree trust fund,
under Account No. 01-02-19.335, the purpose of which is.to acqua4es•pro"ect,:
and to .plant. trees on public property. ; .
(2) Disbursement and maintenance of the tree trust fund. Monies obtained f ore A
tree trust fund shall be disbursed for the acquisition, maintenance, •
management, protection, or planting of trees on public property.
(3) Source of monies .for the tree trust fund. Said tree trust fund shall consist
of contributions in lieu of, or in conjunction with, required replacement
plantings under Section 20-4.5. The Planning Division shall collect funds
designated. for the tree trust fund when the replacement planting requirements
of § 20-4.5 (J) (2)&(3) cannot be met.
(4) Decisions to grant or deny tree removal permits shall be .made without
consideration of the existence of this fund or offers. of donations of monies
thereto.
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(N) Violations of Section 20-4.5
(1) The Planning Division shall charge and collect permit fees and trust. fund
contributions. Applications from, government .agencies for tree removals in
areas dedicated to public use may be exempted from permit fees.
(2) The Planning Division and Building Division shall have the right to inspect
any lands affected by Section 20-4.5 and to issue .cease and desist orders and
citations for violations:
(3) Failure to install or .maintain. landscaping according to the terms of Section
20-4.5 .shall constitute a violation of this Code.
(4) Failure to plant, preserve, or maintain each individual tree shall be
considered a separate violation of this Code.
(5) Each day in which either landscaping or individual trees are not installed or
maintained, according to the terms of Section 20-4.5, shall constitute a
continuing and separate violation of this Code.
(6) Any person, firm or entity violating any provision under Section 20-4 .5 -shall
be subject to a fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per day per
tree, pursuant to provisions of this Code and State.
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