Common use of Vegetation Removal Clause in Contracts

Vegetation Removal. A. Vegetation removal must be limited to the minimum necessary to accommodate approved shoreline development. Mitigation sequencing per regulation 6.3(3) must be applied unless specifically excluded by other shoreline provisions, so that the design and location of the structure or development minimizes short- and long-term vegetation removal. The City may require site plan alterations to achieve maximum vegetation retention. B. Where vegetation removal conducted consistent with this section results in adverse impacts to shoreline ecological function, new developments or site alterations are required to develop and implement a mitigation plan unless specifically excluded by other shoreline provisions. Examples of actions that may result in adverse impacts include: 1. Removal of native trees, shrubs or groundcovers; 2. Removal of non-native trees or shrubs that overhang aquatic areas or stabilize slopes; or 3. Removal of native or non-native trees or shrubs that disrupts an existing vegetation corridor connecting the property to other critical areas or buffers.

Vegetation Removal. A. Vegetation removal must be limited to the minimum necessary to accommodate approved shoreline development. Mitigation sequencing per regulation 6.3(3) must be applied unless specifically excluded by other shoreline provisions, so that the design and location of the structure or development minimizes short- and long-term vegetation removal. The City may approve modifications or require site plan alterations to achieve maximum vegetation retention. B. Where vegetation removal conducted consistent with this section results in adverse impacts to shoreline ecological function, new developments or site alterations are required to develop and implement a mitigation plan unless specifically excluded by other shoreline provisions. Examples of actions that may result in adverse impacts include: 1. Removal of native trees, shrubs or groundcovers; 2. Removal of non-native trees or shrubs that overhang aquatic areas or stabilize slopes; or 3. Removal of native or non-native trees or shrubs that disrupts an existing vegetation corridor connecting the property to other critical areas or buffers.

Vegetation Removal. A. Vegetation removal must be limited to the minimum necessary to accommodate approved shoreline development. Mitigation sequencing per regulation 6.3(3) must be applied unless specifically excluded by other shoreline provisions, so that the design and location of the structure or development minimizes short- and long-term vegetation removal. The City may approve modifications or require minor site plan alterations to achieve maximum vegetation retention. B. Where vegetation removal conducted consistent with this section results in adverse impacts to shoreline ecological function, new developments or site alterations are required to develop and implement a mitigation plan unless specifically excluded by other shoreline provisions. Examples of actions that may result in adverse impacts include: 1. Removal of native trees, shrubs or groundcovers; 2. Removal of non-native trees or shrubs that overhang aquatic areas or stabilize slopes; or 3. Removal of native or non-native trees or shrubs that disrupts an existing vegetation corridor connecting the property to other critical areas or buffers.