§ 6-2-35. Same—replacement of trees as a condition.

The arborist, or the planning commission, may require an applicant, as a condition of the issuance of a permit as provided by section 6-2-34 of this code, to implement a suitable plan for the replacement of the trees to be removed pursuant to the permit, which plan shall be provided by the applicant and approved by the arborist, or the planning commission, indicating the location, size, quantity and species of replacement trees to be provided. Any plans shall be limited to the parcel to which the permit would pertain. In determining whether such a plan shall be required as a condition of the issuance of the permit, the arborist, or the planning commission shall consider the intended use of the property and evaluate the effect of the removal or destruction of the trees for which the permit is sought, giving consideration to the following factors:

(1)

existing tree coverage, size and type;

(2)

number of trees to be removed on the entire property;

(3)

the area to be covered with structures, parking and driveways;

(4)

the grading plan and drainage requirements; and

(5)

the character of the site and its environs. (Code 1963, Sec. 39-12.5)