HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 05-2005ORDINANCE NO. 05-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 102
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, VEGETATIONG
PROVIDING FOR LAND CLEARING PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS OF
REVIEW; PROVIDING FOR RULES AND
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PRESERVATION
AND PROTECTION OF TREES; PROVIDING FOR
TREE REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES; PROVIDING A
LIMITED EXCEPTION FOR LAND WITH THREE OR
FEWER RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS;
PROVIDING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER I 10, SECTIONS 566 T HROUGH 5686
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONSis
INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE ; SEVERABILITYO
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WHEREAS, the City 1*s granted the authority, under Section 2(b), Article VIII, of the State
Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by
law; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Constitution, Article II, Section 7, provides "it shall be the policy
of the State to conserve and protect natural resources and scenic beautv and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to preserving, enhancing, and creating green area
within the City and by assuring the preservation of existing trees on public and private property and
taking steps to require maintenance of existing and installation of new trees within the City; and
W HEREAS, trees aid in energy conservation by cooling the atmosphere, reduce air pollution
by removing particles such as dust and po llen, increase oxygen production, slow surface water run
off, reduce soil erosion, provide food, nesting and protection for wildlife, e nhance scenic beauty, and
provide other environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the public purpose stated herein the City Council adopted a
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moratorium on land clearing permits pursuant to Ordinance No. 2005 -09 and assigned to the
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planning and zoning board the task of evaluating the City's current land clearing and tree protection
ordinance for purposes of improving the City Code to afford more protection for existing trees and
requiring more enhanced landscape plans for future developments within the City of Cape Canaveral;
and
WHEREAS, after careful review of the City's existing land clearing and tree protection
regulations, the planning and zoning board has recommended that the City Council adopt this
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ordinance in order to improve the manner in which the City preserves, protects, and creates a viable
tree canopy within the City cuid to promote a more aesthetically and environmentally pleasing
community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, concurs with the
planning and zoning board's recommendation and hereby finds this Ordinance to be 1"n the best
interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Cape Canaveral.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
Count 7 , Florida, as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by�this
reference as legislative findings and the intent and purpose of the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral.
Section 2.
Chapter 102 Code Amendment. Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby amended as follows (underlined type indicates additions and
stri�eatrt type indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a deletion from this Ordinance of
text existing in Chapter 102. It is intended that the text in Chapter 102 denoted by the asterisks and
set forth in this Ordinance shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to adoption of
this Ordinance):
Chapter 102. VEGETATION
DIVISION 2. LAND CLEARING
Sec. 102 -36. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
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Building Official. The Building Official of the City of Cape Canaveral and his or her
designee.
Caliper. Measurement of a tree twelve inches from soil level.
Crown. The mass of branches, twigs and leaves at the top of a tree, with particular reference
to its s
Desirable Species r lants). Trees and I ants adaptive to the climate and soil of the City
of Cape Canaveral and identified in Section 102 -52 of this Division, as may be amended by the City
Council by ordinance or rule promulgated pursuant to Section 102-1-51 of this Division.
Diameter at breast height (dbh) means the diameter of a trunk of a tree or the sum of the
stems of a multiq-stemmed tree, measured four and one -half feet above natural or finish grade.
Dri P line means an imaginary runniniz, vertical line through the outermost portion of the tree
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Land clearing means the disturbance or removal of vegetation from any site, parcel or lot
using b ackho es. bulldozers, root rakes. or similar mechanical means which may kill or damage roots.
branches, or trunks; provided, however, it does not include routine mowing, sod replacement,
planting of landscape material, shrub pruning, and shrub removal and tree trimming or pruning,
which does n i grade c so aD LV litaniftaiii v;zI;s in a n%.ILL IV., -conditivEr.
Land clearingvermit shall mean a permit issued by the building official under this Division
which authorizes land clearing and /or tree removal activities.
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Mangrove means any specimen of the species Avicennia genninans (black mangrove),
Laguncularia racemosa (white mangrove) or Rhizophora mangle (red mangrove).
Native vegetation means plant material indigenous to the city, including all those species
listed in but not limited to those in section 102 --44 52.
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Person includes any individual, firm, corporation, oartnershiv, joint venture association
principal, trustee, government, or any agent or representative thereof
Protected Barrier. A volyizon of 2" X 4" wide stakes spaced a maximum of eight (8) fleet
from each other at the perimeter of the tree protection zone and which extend out of the ground at
least thirty-six (36) inches, with the top four (4) inches marked by flourescent orange paint or tape.
Recognized kuiowledgeable person means a person recogniozed by the city as being
knowledgeable in the identification and evaluation of vegetative resources, such as a forester,
biologist, ecologist, horticulturalist, landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor, certified
nurseryman or person having similar recognizable skills and experience.
Silviculture. A rocess p , following acceptable forest management principles whereby the
crops constituting forests are tended. harvested and re produced
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, pecimen Tree means a tree hav1*ng caliper of twentv-fiour (24)1'*nches or more in diameter
Specimen trees shall not include-undesirable, dead or diseased trees,, or trees that are structurally
unsound and cannot recover from prunin2.
Transplant. The act of relocating an existing tree upon the same lot
Tree means a woody or fibrous perennial plant with one or more upright limbs with a
minimum dbh of-tfree four inches, or a sum of dbh of three four (4) inches for multi - stemmed trees
and an average mature height of at least ten fleet.
Tree removal includes any act which physically removes the tree or its root system from the
earth or causes a tree to die within a period of two (2,) ears y from the time of the act
mopm. not Ii mited to. b Y c utting, girdlin�, relocating inter fering with the water sul)ply 9PD YinR chemicals
"on "left ism nodes"% A
rlegEadin2 around the base of the tree trunk. VI -I.L%.W I'taLuual C abvv%, VJL Lj%;.;Ikjw talv.;`
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Tree Protection Zone. The area located around the perimeter of the dri]pline of a tree i*n
which no activity such as clean* n filling excavatin�z, storaRe materials', parking of vehicles or
any other activity that in the opinion of the Building Official may damage the tree. At the discretion
of the building official, the tree protection zone maybe reduced for trees located on small lots in
order to reasonablv rotect p the tree and facilitate construction on said lot
Tree Replacement Credit. The tree replacement credit offered to a P. erson for rep I aciniz trees
removed or destroyed in accordance with this Division with plant material. The tree
replacement credit shall be established by City Council and set forth in Section 102-w54
Understory means an underlying layer of low native vegetation usually associated with trees.
Undesirable species means any of the species identified in section 102-o4-5 53.
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Vegetation means any plant material, including but not limited to trees, shrubs, vines, herbs
and grasses.
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Viable means having the capacity to live and develop.
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Sec. 102 -37. Title,: A
Exemption.
(a) Title. This Division maybe cited and referred to as the "'Cl* t of v Cape Canaveral
Tree Preservation and LandscaDinpr C
(b) Applicability. This Division shall be applicable to all land I yin in the incor porated
area of the City of Cane Canaveral. except f dwellin units as f] s p ecically set
forth subsection (e) below
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Intent., The intent of this Division is to encourave the protection of the maximum
number of viable trees listed in the desirabilegsaecies list. It is further the intent of this
Division to encourage the protection of trees native t Florida and to encourage
groper removal exotic nest trees. To this end it shall be unlawful to cut down damage
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Doi or in any other manner destrov or cause to be destroyed any tree or other ve2
as covered bV the ]provisions of this Division exce in accordance with the provisions set
forth herein. Notwithstanding in the caseof emergencies involving natural disaster such as
but not limited tofl ood freeze or other natural disasters the reQuirements of this Division
may be temporarily waived b
Y the City Council bv resolution.
� Purpose. The purpose of this Division is to establish reg ulations for trees within
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he ity in order to maintain and protect the City forest to better control problems of floodiniz I soil conservation air pollution and noise and to make the City a healthier., more
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11'cabilitr Intent and Purposelo Limited Residential Dwelli'n
Sec. 102 -37. Title,: A
Exemption.
(a) Title. This Division maybe cited and referred to as the "'Cl* t of v Cape Canaveral
Tree Preservation and LandscaDinpr C
(b) Applicability. This Division shall be applicable to all land I yin in the incor porated
area of the City of Cane Canaveral. except f dwellin units as f] s p ecically set
forth subsection (e) below
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Intent., The intent of this Division is to encourave the protection of the maximum
number of viable trees listed in the desirabilegsaecies list. It is further the intent of this
Division to encourage the protection of trees native t Florida and to encourage
groper removal exotic nest trees. To this end it shall be unlawful to cut down damage
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Doi or in any other manner destrov or cause to be destroyed any tree or other ve2
as covered bV the ]provisions of this Division exce in accordance with the provisions set
forth herein. Notwithstanding in the caseof emergencies involving natural disaster such as
but not limited tofl ood freeze or other natural disasters the reQuirements of this Division
may be temporarily waived b
Y the City Council bv resolution.
� Purpose. The purpose of this Division is to establish reg ulations for trees within
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he ity in order to maintain and protect the City forest to better control problems of floodiniz I soil conservation air pollution and noise and to make the City a healthier., more
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attractive and safer place in which to live
e) T17ree o7o Less Residential Dwe
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ermit for any land on which
ir ere contains or wi contain three (3) or less residential dwelling units re gardless o'''I the
rea set firth in Section 102 -40 However, such permit shall not authorize the
removal of anv specimen tree I SDecimen ma only be removed pursuant to the
U n it Exe in. n ti 1 Tinnn tP!'P7 rit rt f n rr%rrzr. 1 e+"A
application. the building official shall issue a land cleann
uirements set forth in Section 102�41. Land that contains or will contain three (1) or less
residential dwelling units shall be exempt from the tree re placement guidelines set forth in
— -- Section 102 -43. Mo,�
Sec. 102 -38. Enforcement and P enalties.
a,2 Enforcement. The Cit
means includin
Code Enforcement Bo ard or s
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Decial master, and seekinja iniunctive and equitable relief For
pumoses of determining the penalties provided under this Division the removal or death of
a tree in violations of this Division shall be deemed irreparable or irreversible. Further, each
day a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation It shall also be a separate
violation of this Di
vision for each tree removed without a ermit,
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L121 Penalties. In addition to all other remedies set forth in this Division,, one or more of
the followine civil fines shall qp-DI) to violations of this Divisions
tree or
]Failure to obtain a
500.00
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ermit required b
er specimen tree removed not to exceed'
per 100 square feet cleared
f2) Removal of a tree without a
to exceed S5 per tree
ermit Fine
(3) Removal of a specimen tree without a
inch,not to exceed %5-000.00 ner tree
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Failure to abide b
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250.00 for t he first da
Section 102 -39: Fine of X250.00 per
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250.00
er diameter inch, not
ermit,,
F ine of $15 0 00 per di ameter
a cease and desist order issued under this Division. Fine
and $500.00
er day for each d ay therea
(5) Failure to -bide bv the requirements of other provisions of t hl*s Division: Fine
o f $250.00 for the first occurrence and
_500.00 for repeat occu ennp.q
(c). Cease a nd D esist Orders _ The b uildine o fficial shall have the n ght to issue cease and
desist orders 0 u pn persons m violation aIl this Division for a maximum of five (5 working
d
ays. Upon review of the viol ation by the Ci Mana the Ci*tv ma y extend the
cease and desist work order until the Volat i ion is brought in compliance and all resulti*ng
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may enforce the
rovisions of this Division by an v lawful
but not limited
to ., issuinaacnl citnetior hr1rcrlirplernilla-r
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fines incurred as a result of the violation have been aid. The Ci"' Cr
tv M anaer's decision ma
be appealed to the Cit Council pursuant to Section 102 48
Sec. 102 -39. Permits.
�a,Z Perm er within the Cl*
izaQe in tree removal or enc!a inland clearin
without ob tainin sz a lan d clearing nermit re wired by this Division and issued
by the building official. If a property owner has retained a contractor to perform the tree
removal or land clearin�z% the contra
ctor shall be res ponsible for o btaining the permit required
by this Division P to the tree removal or l and clearing.
appropriate flee and the followlil
(v Application Required. An annlication for tree removal and land clearing shall be
=RUM filed on an official form provided b1v the building official The applicant shall be reciuired
to ay p a fee as may be established by the resolution of the city council except that no fee
s hall be required for the removal of trees that are dead diseased suffer from severe structural
defects, pose a clear and obvious safety hazard to structures or peo or removed for a
p ublic Dro s ponsored and paid for b the Ci If the applicant is n ot the p ropert own
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then the applicant s hall attach the written permission ofthe property owner to the a pplication
All completed applications shall be returned to the build official. al ong with the
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(1) Legal description of the property, including street address.
(2) Name, address and phone number of property owner.
(3) Name, address and phone number of applicant, if other than P p roerty owner.
(4) Date upon which land clearing is to c
.(5) Valid reasons for the removal of tree
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(�6) A tree inventory for the
scaled drawing of a scale of one
ortion of site to be developed consisting of a
1 inch eauals f feet or less ca in
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(B) The location of all trees including the tree's common or
scientific name, and the diameter of each tree
official or a ppropriate review hOarci ma
1 cation.
permit an applicant to omit certain portions of the tree invento
with the requirements set forth herein would unnecessarily
(C) An indication of all trees roposed for removal and proposed to be
retained.
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The location of eexisting and DrODOsed improvements if any including
,s, s impervious surfaces (e.2r-pool decks, drives parkin
stormwater retention and detention areas., utilities and other curb
i Proposed improvements shall be depicted as an overla on
existing trees so as to clearly indicate which trees must be removed in order
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to accommodate the construction of the improvements
Upon request b-v the V plicant the buildin,
exempted portions are not needed for the cit
Ian in accordance with Dix i sion indirntin
c for the tree(s) to be removed includin
replacement trees.
1(7) A replacement
If grade cha are
01 be provided. In addition
the means for
the species and sire of a„
proposed Dn the Ste ieradin
a written statement shall he
plan drawn to scale shall
rovided bv a landscape
architect or other co mpetent professional indicati'nR the probability of whether the
grade change will result in death of trees intended to be Dreserved Said
statement shall immediately be broughtto the attention of the building official at the
time the application is iled and prominently attached to the front of the application.
(9). A t protecion plan de sc ribin
site and adjacent
how preserved trees shall be pres erved on the
roi)erties during construction. tree removal, and 2radi*na
(C) Time for Application. Applications for land clearing permits shall b e made prior to
tree removal
0 rl an d clearing exc t that if the tree removal or land cleariniz is part of a
proposed develg t�ment vroiect that requires site plan or subdivision approval the ap plication
shall be submitted at the time the site elan or subdivision application is submitted so that due
consideration may be given to the protection of trees durin the site plan or subdivision
rocess. Each a
lication q f or tree removal l be subject to review under the site
subdivision ,process.
(d)
the buildin
lap and
roved Site Plans, Permits e and DevelopmentA� issued b
:official under this Division shall be required to be consi stmt_ and r,nr i n rnnfl; rr
with any D l ans,,, _ Dermits , or development a
ai)vrODnate board. All permits or
reem ent a
y where compliance
burdensome and the
to evaluate the a
roved bV the city council or other
ortions thereof issued bv the building official in conflict
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with my such a
3roval shall be deemed null and void and the a
or appropriate board shall remain in full force and effect
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SU7 perndt. A s urvey'pe rmitl rc �tirc� may be issued b the building official for 11 the limited purpose of allowing land clearing and tree removal for surveys and soil or
engineering testing according to the following;:
(1) MY Tree removal and land clearing for surveyin shall be subject to
the land clearing and tree removal requirements of this Division. The land clearing
area for surveving shall not be greater than five feet in width or llllllllllllllll` Oftngineering
testing shall not be greater than eight feet in width with a reasonable turnaround for
soil and epZineerma testing; tThe owner of the property proposed to be cleared or his
authorized a gent shall submit an a s application 17 11
C.1%.0at -L a%.ou the b uilding official, on such form as provided by the city. The
survey permit shall e xpire after 30 days from the date of issuance. The building
official may grant an administrative waiver for an additional 30 days for hardship,
including adverse weather, size o fproperty and inability to obtain permits from other
agencies.
(2) When a written survey permit has been issued, the applicant shall post the
survey permit on the a ffected property in such a manner as to be visible from an
abutting road right -of -way. The survey permit shall remain posted on the affected
property during all applicable land clearing a ctivity. It is the responsibility 0�1111 the
applicant to maintain the survey permit form in a clearly visible manner at all times.
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Permit Contents. The land clearing or survey permit when issued shall s
i whichland areas may be cleared and which trees shall be iermitted to be removed.
permit merel
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Dlivision construed to require the"removal of such trees by the Pe ittee 11k
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clearing permit . Aland clearing permit shall
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SU7 perndt. A s urvey'pe rmitl rc �tirc� may be issued b the building official for 11 the limited purpose of allowing land clearing and tree removal for surveys and soil or
engineering testing according to the following;:
(1) MY Tree removal and land clearing for surveyin shall be subject to
the land clearing and tree removal requirements of this Division. The land clearing
area for surveving shall not be greater than five feet in width or llllllllllllllll` Oftngineering
testing shall not be greater than eight feet in width with a reasonable turnaround for
soil and epZineerma testing; tThe owner of the property proposed to be cleared or his
authorized a gent shall submit an a s application 17 11
C.1%.0at -L a%.ou the b uilding official, on such form as provided by the city. The
survey permit shall e xpire after 30 days from the date of issuance. The building
official may grant an administrative waiver for an additional 30 days for hardship,
including adverse weather, size o fproperty and inability to obtain permits from other
agencies.
(2) When a written survey permit has been issued, the applicant shall post the
survey permit on the a ffected property in such a manner as to be visible from an
abutting road right -of -way. The survey permit shall remain posted on the affected
property during all applicable land clearing a ctivity. It is the responsibility 0�1111 the
applicant to maintain the survey permit form in a clearly visible manner at all times.
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Permit Contents. The land clearing or survey permit when issued shall s
i whichland areas may be cleared and which trees shall be iermitted to be removed.
permit merel
_ authorizes the removal of the trees specified therein N n
Dlivision construed to require the"removal of such trees by the Pe ittee 11k
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clearing permit . Aland clearing permit shall
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expire 90 days from the date of issuance for
s an d 180 days for subdivisions, multi - family, co mmercial and
industrial projects. Two extensions of 30 days each may be authorized by the
building official, provided appropriate justification warrants, such as unusual
weather, seasonal situations or inability to obtain permits from other agencies. Trees
not removed dun*ng the life of the pe rmit may not be removed without the issuance
of a new permit based upon a new
application
(h) , Posting of Land Clearing Permit, en Wh a written land clearing permit has been
issued, the applicant shall post the land clearing permit on the affected property in such a
manner as to be visible from an abutting road right -of -way. The land clearing permit shall
remain posted on the affected property during all applicable land clearing activity and until
final inspection by the Citv. It is the responsibility of the applicant to maintain the land
clearing permit in a clearly visible manner at all times.,
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Sec. 102 -40. Permit Criteria• Exemptions• Standards of Review
(a) Permitted Criteria. Upon receipt of a completed application and verification b the
_ building official, the building official may after gpD1viri2 the standards of review set forth
VEEEEEEEEEMENW� in Section 102 -40 (c), issue a land clearinR permit under any one of the f o 11 o w i n g
conditions:
ti) For buildiniz and construction sites as shown on Cites- approved site
provided trees and landscaping are installed on the propert in accordance with
Section 102 -43 of this Division.
(2). The trunk of the tree is located than five (5) feet to the foundation of
an existing or proposed structure. and ivt is not feasible to relocate the s
provided trees and landscaping are it on the DroDert i accordance with
Section 102-w43 of this Division.
(3 The trunk of the tree i'*s located closer than ten (10) feet from the is f oundaton
of an existing or proposed structure and the is considered havin an aizuessive
-- root system or the natural mature height is greater than 30 feet and it is not feasible
to relocate the structure. oidd prve trees and landscaping are installed on the ropertv
in accordance with Section 102 -43 of this Division.
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(4)� Trees severely diseased, severely injured or dead
(5)m Trees that interfere with the construction or repair o f infrastructure and
facilities.
(6) Undesirable Trees, per Section 102 -53 of this Division
Trees that have been WDroved for removal b the BUIdin Official and which
1(7) shall be replaced elsewhere on the DroDertiv.
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Perm lot Exceptions. The following tree removal activ'Rts'es are exempt from the permit
requirements of this Division
Trees removed bivy the C itLor other governmental agenc and which interfere
Moli with the safety of the motorionvz public or disnipt public utilities such as espo wer lines drainage systems and other public utiliti
(2) All trees and plants within a licensed tree n planted for harvest
provided said trees and t p lans are planted and owing on the premises of the
licensee and are for sale or intended for sale in their ordinary course of business
(3)m The emer�enclv removal of a dead or s eriously dama tree,, to m
imminent threat to the health safety and welfare of the property owner or the general
P ublic. .
X4,2 Land clearing and tree removal activities authorized andpreemvted by state
or federal law. Ah.
5) Trees planted sipecificalli
for sil vicultural
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owner can provide documentation to the City evidencin2 that: (i ) the roDerty 1*s
requested as a silvicultural site with the Division of Forestrvo and (ii) trees of typical
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harve stab I e size and type exist on the property WhI*ch are C?Pable o f b eing harvested
for income and that t has or intends to generate income from the
harvested trees.
(C) Permitted_ Standards of Review When making decisions under this Division, the
City shall be guided by the following standard of review f.Y.Uldelines dk
Necessity to remove trees which pose a clear and obvious safety hazard to
p edestrian or vehicu traffic or threater to cause di*Lr,,,,t;�„ t� ,,,,ht;� �Pn,;�P�
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ificant obstacle to access
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bul* Idin
Necessi
and uti"lizi
to remove trees which
ublic easements and rights - of way.
ose a clear and obvious safet azard to
s and other i'mDrovem on a lot or
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arcel of land. Ordinary small cracks
Page 12 of 40
or uplifts in
caused b
avement, sidewalks, and non- occunieci ctnirtiirPC flint arP +
settling and small roots shall not be considered a sa
fet
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other iniL
haza to
or trees with severe structural defects that
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O�eaclear and obvious safety
eople, buildings or other imDrovements on lit n,- „a, -pPl .,fia,,,�
(4) The extent to which tree removal is likely to result in damage to the ro�ertv
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P ublic or t�nvate including dama to lakes ponds streams or
nvers through runoff or erosion
( 5 ) Any proposed landscaping includinfz plans w b�the_ aDD
or will plant trees to replace those that are roi)osed p to be cleared
(6)MM& TOjROizraDhv of the land and the effect of tree removal on erosion soi
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retention and the diversion or increased fl ow o f surface water.
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ractices, such as the number of healthy trees that a
parcel of land will re asonably
trees.
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icall
hazard.
to remove diosenRP.d trimpic nr rrPPo .,iAnvo„oa U...,,�,.
iven
the pro support and ven techniques that sustnin health
to remove trees in order to construct a
rovements to allow reasonable economic eniovment of the,
roved an
rot)ert
permitted
including:
a Need for access around the proposed structure for construction
equipment (maximum often (10) feet).
b .0 Need for access to the building site for construction eguiDment
Necessi't
Co Essential grade chance
d s, Need for locating street or road ri
is -of -way utilities draina
as well as the need to provide reasonable use and property access
e ways
(9), The extent of any damaize or demonstrated hardship which would result to the
WDIicant from a denial of the requested t)ennit
( 10 ) The species and size of the trees pro for removal
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a.. Trees forming the current canopv
b-M Preservation of the next generation of Trees
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licant has planted
See- Specimen Trees
Notwithstanding anv other provision of this Division, specimen trees shall not be removed
except for extraordinary circumstances and hardships and only by final permit proved b y the City Council. As a condition of removal of any specimen tree the City Council shall have the right to
require that replacement trees be planted or a contribution to the tree bank be made in accordance
with Section 102 -43 of this Division,, exceDt replacement and/or tree bank contribution shall be
based on a maximum of a two -to -one ratio of cumulative diameter (dbh) basis of specimen trees
removed using the data i Table 1
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Sec. 102-42. Special Waiver Provision
In fuftherance of tree protection and preservation and the related U blic purposes stated in
Section 102 -37 o this Divisi*on erson anv p or entity may request a limited waiver from any
provision of the Ciwtv s land development or zoning code upon submitting a written application
p rovided by the C After review and recommendation bv the pianning and zoning board., the City
Council may Qrant the waiver under the following conditions
(a). The waiver maybe zranted dunng e th site plan review process Such waiver shall
be at the City Council's sole discretion on a case -by case basis
LbI The waiver must directly result in the preservation of a hardwood tree (e oaks
and/or the im]21ementation of an extraordinary landscape plan that goes well beyond the
minimum requirements ofthe City Code includin but not limited to., pl anting additional and
lamer plant materials and trees p lanti"n Dremi"um Avft
d orati ve hard s c aD e fe atu e s into the la n d.czr a
Tree Replacement Guidelines
walls, treliesis,, 11ahtinZ,etc.) and lantin p
j2 ublic . proz)ertv,
ade DlantS and tree,5 inrnmni nti
na
ci e design (e.
remium A-i
.fountains, decorative fences and
ade plant materials and trees on
(C) The waiver is compatible with the surrounding area and the 4 P m nimum waiver required
to serve the public purpose stated herein
(d) No waiver shall be granted which the list of permitted conditional s pecial
exception, or prohibited uses or height restrictions set forth in any zoninR district cateRorv,
fsel The waiver must be consistent with t he City's Comprehensive Plan
The waiver
is not adverse to the public health. safety and welfare
.� Any waiver granted under this section shall automatically expire and declared null
and void if the under lvinLy development order for the project exDires
Sec. 102 -43.
Tree Replacement. All trees that are removed or destro
Division shall be re
ermit.
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ed and sub 1 ect to replacement hv th i
laced bv a desirable trees or such other trees, mmnerlv am
Replacement shall nrrnr
approval is vendin
earlier, unless a
EMOMMEft
rovided forgood cause b
(bj Criteria for replacement trees is as follows
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Characteristics ofRez?lacement Trees. The replacement tree(s) shall have at least
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Page 17 of 40
roved bv
nor io the issuance ot a certificate of occupancy (if
gLor wit hi n thirtv 0) (3 y
eater replacement nerinri ;c
s o f removal or destructi on - wh;rhPVP,- riarP i c
etc U shade potential. screenir g nrnnPrr;P� anr1/nr nthr�,- �1,
rep
roll
roe
to that of the tree(s) re
replacement standards set forth in Table 1 or as otherwise a
Council and applicant.
' t,vlll 2lLdU1G
uested to be removed.
Size efReplacernent Trees. Replacement tree(s) are to be made according to the tree
eed upon bV the Cit
Tree S Relocated or replacement trees shall include onl
defined as desi*rable S under this Division
acceptable to the Cit ttorney as a condition of site plan or other
III in order to ensure compliance with this subsection
Transplantinz and Maintenance Requirements All trees trans planted pUrsuant to
thisDivision shall be maintained in a health living condition. Any such trees which
die shall be replaced and n m aitained by the D.A.Lroverty owner. After acceptance of the
trees and landscapi"niy.., bv the City the City shall retain jurisdiction for two (2) vear
to ensure compliance with this Division. For new development projects which
require at least ten-(l 0) new trees- the CLty require a performance bond in a form
Waiv ers o
trees ma
remainin
have the a
IS
species and sizes
erm approval
)ecifications. The number of
re replacement
0
Council, if the CitV Council determines the
preserved on site are of sufficient number and
qualitv to substantially com with the purpose and intent of this Division and a tree
k'PI
re placement fee 1*S paid to the City's "Tree Bank "which is hereby established
Monies collected in the Tree Bank shall be used for enhancement main'tenance
of trees on public lands. The contribution to the Tree Bank may be waived b y the City Council for individual homeowners on a case -bv -case basis if homeowner
can demonstrate that the payment of the fee will cause the homeowner an undue
economic hardship. Substitute tree(s) allowed under thi.q waivar nrnvicinn ,,,,,mot
The value to be paid into the tree bank shall
coincil"setfnrthinTnhIP • anri hacari ,,,,.,,,
Council,,
wholesale market value of the trees beipj re laced plus installation and maintenance
costs to establish the tree.
Replacement Tree(s) Si
be waived bV the Cites
number of trees to be
iroval of the Citi
be: established by resolution of the cit
L6 R eplacement Guidelines The followin tree replacement guidelines shall anDiv:
(A,) All Plant material shall be Florida Grades and Standard One (1) or better
(B)i For each tree located within a public conservation area ( excluding
jurisdictional wetlands determined by the St. John's River Water
Management District or the U S IN Annv Corp o f Engineers I, or as depicted on
the map of existing wetlands in the City Cape Canaveral Comprehensive
Plan dedicated to the City as part of a development project three (31
replacement tree credits maybe applied to the total number of trees required
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Page 18 of 40
to be replaced by is th Division. However minimum tree requirement set
forth 1 Section 102.w45 shall still apply Such public conservation area must
be at least one -third (1/31 acre with widths not less than 75 feet unless
otherwise approved bNv the City Council In addition trees approved bv the =2.
building official to reforest such conservation area shall also b e applied to the
replacement requirement on a one-wfor-one basis
(C) If the City Council determines due to site conditions or confliQ it is
impossible or impracticable for the applicant /developer to meet the
requirements for tree revlacement, this subsection the City Council
may allow the avnlicant /developer to Day into the Citiv S "Tree Bank"' the
amount it would have spent on replacement trees
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.� Tree replacement credit shall be allowed for the installation ofDr ed trees
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Table 1 and Section 102-54
In d adition, for new development tree replacement
credit shall be allowed for
the reservation of existing desirable trees on the development site excluding
wetland and existing conservation areas as follows
Reduction in
DBH of Preserved Tree
Replacement Trees
4" uT) to but not including 9
1 credit
9" up to but not including l2"
2 credits
12" UD to but not including 16
3 credits
16 u to but not including,24"
4 credits
Specimen and Historic Trees
0 credit
Notwithstanding the application of tree replacement credits the minimum number
of trees to be planted under Section 102a..45 shall unless the City Council
approves an in lieu of tree bank contribution
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Trees shall not be planted under vowerlines
Diversity of s
ecies shall be required for replacement trees and the number
of each sp ecies shall be a
roved bv the To the extent feasible, the Citv
should endeavor to require no more than twentv"Wfive percent (25%) of the
replacement trees from a single s
(C) Replacement Cost. The Drtv t�roe owner shall be responsible for the cost ofreplacin� the trees
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removed from their proT)ertY
L441 Elimination of Undesirable Trees and Shrubs The natural v egetative communities existing
within the City shall be Drotected by the control and elimination of invasive nonnative
species. To that end. the flollowi*nc shall a
Planting of Trees and shrubs on the undesirable species list is prohibited
2). Removal of Trees and Shrubs on the undesirable list
in Section 102-53. from
% commercial, office industrial or multi fam(excludin2 ily sites iurisdictional
wetlands), shall be completed whenever practicable as a requirement for app roval
of any development permit issued bv the City or the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy if applicable.
Control and elimination procedures shall in no way promote the proliferation of the
species through the dispersal of seed or othery etati*vel v rCDroducing p
(4) Control and elimination procedures shall in no way. or cause the decline of
preserved or planted trees and landscaping
Sec. _ 1 _ 02-44- Prohibitions.
fa,) Placement of Materials. Machinery or J em Soil Deposits It s hall be Unlawful to
place material, machinery or temporary soil d eposits within the tree protection zone before
or during construction. Before or during construction the builder shall erect and maintain
s protective barriers around all trees to be preserved, Upon written reauest the
building official, on a case by case basis may allow material or tem�orary soil deposits to
be stored the protective barrier j,f no other storage is available
f!21 Climbing Spurs. It shall be unlawful to use climbing spurs or other similar device to aid
in the climbing of a live tree such device causes the puncture or tears the bark of the
tree.
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(c) Tree Spiking. It shall be unlawful to introduce any type of poison or reactive material to a
tree for the pumose of causcausing it t
o die or become diseased
(d) Structure and Pavement Location. It shall be unlawful to place anivpermanent structure or
impervious PaV1M sidewalks) within eight (8') f oot radius of any tree trunk or stem
having a diameter of four (4 ") inches or more at caliper..
(el City Trees. It shall be unlawful to t rim prune or remove any tree which is within the City's
rights -of -way or upon any other C
ity property without the j2ermi'ssioon the City evidenced
bv the appropriate permit.
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Page 20 of 40
�f Attachments. It shall be unlawful to attach an
Encroachment oftl2e Drii9line. e th construction stake of development the de veloper
or oroperty owner shall not cause oraiiiDw land clearin the use of hea ve eauip en
material within the dnDli t or
ne of any tree or groups of trees to be retained Neither shall the
developer cause or allow the di of waste material such as paint, oil. solvents_ a�„hatt
concrete., mortar or an
Cr Cutand... i ll Guidelines. It shall be unlawful to remove or add
anvmaterial or ound within
the tree 1:) rotection zone unless otherwise Denniffed bV the building o fficial.
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hin g tn a tree or stem including nails or
spikes, having a diameter of four (4 ") inches or more at cali other than protective wires
braces or other similar noniniun
ous materials
tree or
other material harmful to the iife of a tree within the A ri line of an`
oups of trees, or where planting beds are to hp. P,;t„arP� ____ _.P__
(i)
Shea rion
Pollardin
Hat Racking Topping or Poodle Trimming o Trees (Lollipops Lions tailing
of Trees. Trees intended for e purposes shall be allowed to reach their
mature canopy spread. It shall be unlawful to enRa2 i excessive prunin2 technLques on
trees intended for shade 11111 p urposes. Excessive hearing vrumin or shaping shall only b e
allowed with a D ermit b v demon,4 necPC�;tv n,- .x,;r�,.,,,+ � ro,- �.,;.:r
only. The followin
om branches fr the interior portion of the cano
of the canopy.
on shade Trees:
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are deemed unlawful excessive i)runin2techniques which are, v ohibited
a), Lions tailing: the 0 m roper
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practice of rem
ovin
Tonvi
improper �iu„u 11 Q JlGlil iIlUIC
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t han two years old; a nrunine practice that destroy tree architecture and serves to
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nl tiate discoloration and perhaps decay in the cut stem
C Pollarainz,* e thprunin
annually or biannually
� t
echni that removes S prouts back to the same location
maintaining a tree to a spec heiRht.
r�
Shearing: a nrunin echnique which is typically accomplished wit cuts made
through wood less than a year old'at the sides of the cano
canoDies,
Poodle
trimming• combines s earin
that look l "lollivol), "
Construction near
most secondary and tertiar
leavin2 most live foliage at edge
h a tra
Ckill"I'l 9 , stagy lieadinz,de- horning loping and rounding o the
practice o freducine tree c ire hN rnnkir or P!3i I n f +Mk -1M rVu ,. ,......._ .____
to create uniform dense
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and removing lowe limbs to create tree fn,,, -,.q
Adjacent Property Walls, structures and pavement shall not be MOMMEEMEEMMOft
Mhhqft� -
constructed in_anv wav wnicn wiii result in damage to roots within the tree
of trees located on a O acent ro e
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Ordinance No. OS -2005
Page 21 of 40
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Sec. 102 -45.
Minillmum 9 T ree Requirement
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued on the es typ of construction1nd cated below
unless the uncieriving parcel has at least the require minimum number of q
a) Any sin gl -famil
duplex or triplex dwe I I i n
o r greater: not fewer than two (2) trees
Develo
Lb) Any new sin2le- family duplex and triplex dwellin unit on a lot e to 6 000 S a uare feet
ORION
not fewer than. two (2) trees ulus one (1) additional tree for each 4 000 square feet or fraction
thereof over 6 000 square feet
�c AnVC0 m mercial, industrial m ulti - family or other structure re. 1EEFuiring site plan approval under
the Crtv land development remlations• no fewer than six (6) trees fo
or ur (4) trees per acre
MINES--
whichever is Rreater
Sec,, 102 -46.
Tree Protection Durio'n
proved trees:
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unit on a lot of less than 61,0 square feet
inept and Construction; Periodic InsnectiOn.
(al Restrictions Durin
construction of an
aint or maso
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vAad unless the
e ry J1lJ w1L11111 111G
OMEN--PP - ermit is required but has n ot been obtained.
finis provision includes soil this placed in the �ri„l;,,P �.
annie of any tree for whi m ch a tree removal
- - - v11�1 1V1 LG Ul UJC de is changed according to the guidelines described in the
Publication
OMENS
roducts.
Services
r(1
Owner. It shall be the responsibility of a propert 0 - - moommom� ✓ tree shown on the tree inve forwhich a tree
- , ��u��u. c urcu �,unsumeY
ree Protection Manual for Buildings and Developers.
Burden of Tree Protection on Property
owner and their a ents to ensure that an
survival of retained trees and replacement trees fir two
removal vermrt has nt been obtained is to be protected. The
0j
r opert y owner shall guara ears from the date that the Citv
y uil� a UG11V1iI1Qll:C C DOI1Q as a condiion in order to compliance with this subsection ONE
in a form accepta to the City AttornP
accents the trees and landscanin� unless a Qreater time period is required b development NOMEMEft� agreement. If a retained or replacement tree dies during that time period the property owner
shall replace the tree m accordance with a remedial action ap IN
ovd under Section 102 43
of this Division. For new development nrnie�t� t}tP r'ity m
ermit approval
Protective Barri ui ers and Si na e Re red. Protective Barriers shall be installed rior to
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construction around every tree or rou of trees to be t�reserved. Waternnf ,;Q; "Protection Zone Area" signs as shown on not smaller than two feet (2'1 by incrementaloes the protective barriers
endix A: Tree Protection Area Signage and
be posted at one hundred foot (100')
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance oage 22 of 40
Construction. It shall be unlawful for any Person durine the
y structures or other improvements to place solvents petroleum
materials Co1lStitilCtioll m3C11in or tern r c)rin rV cn;l flP,,., ;r ; +1 IEL„
lap or other
Site Inspections. The buildin2 official may conduct periodic inspections of the site It is the
responsibility of the property owner and their ag ents to ensure that all r)rovisions of this
Division are met.
(e) Adiacent Proigerties. The property owner and their a gents shall e nsure that the tree
protection zones o f trees located on a en t properties are protected in the same manner that
trees located on the development site are protected
Sec. 1 Voluntary Tree Plantin mmmmmmmmmmmm�- — —
Thi.q Divvqinn cllall not lac -. ..
any tree within the Cites
D ivision govern onl the
Division. Trees or Dlantc
the City at any time
See. 10 -48.
i�c
�u to re TIICT reQuiate or limit the voluntary pi anting of
except undesirable species which a The provisions of this 12 I antm� of trees which are required to be planted or retained under this
planted in the Citv's bZhts.0f.w a are subject to removal or trimmine by
Wai"verse 0 I ncentive Program• Admini strative Interpretation A obb�
amw P02am rr .
eals;
a Waivers o fDivision Reguirements The Cit Council m a waiver to provisions of
this Division where the applicant demonstrates that the literal intemretation of the Division
W1 ll d env the anphcant reasonable use of the
12 ro ertv where such waiver can be
demonstrated to be consistent
with pu ose and intent of the ordinance.
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AdministratjivEeLjlLnterpretation Anneals. Any Person adverse l affected by an administrative
in terpretation of this Division by t he buildin official may first appeal that inte rpretation to
the Citv Manager by filmy a wntten nDtice of ap peal of said interpretation within ten (10
calendar days of said mtemretation The City Mana�er shall decide said peal within five
5 )b . usiness days Any Person adversel affected b V an administrative decision of the Citv
Manager under this Division may anneal that interpretation to the Ct b f1iing a
wntten notice of appeal of said interoretation within thirty (30) calendar days of said
interpretation. Failure to file an anneal within the time periods reoui"red by this subsection
shall result in the administrative ante retation to be declared final.
The, Cit Council shall
decide said appeal w i thin thirty (301 days of the City's recei of said notice of a ppeal and
the i v Council's decision shall be final 9 xce for the mandator time periods re auired
for the notice of appeal, the ti s required for decision may be extended bV mutual
agreement between the Citv and t
he person filing the notice of appeal.'The a eal procedure
under this subsection shall be the exclusive method fora ealinizan administrative
interpretation decision made under this Division
Incentive Prozrarn. Ci ouncil reserves the ri to offer and approve incentives for
Umosesofnrotectina and nreservina mature trees and planting enhanced landscapin Such
incentives shall h ave a ublic benefit and ma include but are not limited to waivin
revisions of the City's land development and zoning code in accordance wi Section 102-
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Ordinance No. OS -2005
Page 23 of 40
to Citv development fees Anv
42 of this Division and Drovidin2 credits incentives granted
under this subsection shall be consistent with the Coml2rehensive Plan and shall be b MEMEMEMEMEh"
development agreement or other formal approval bv the City Counc* 1 _
Sec. 102e=49, Remedial Action.
Violations Require Remedial A ction Where tree removal or land c learing vi olations of this p Is so Division have occurred. remedial action shall be taken to restore the Drolpert co
......W nsistent with
a restoratloon lam p approved by the building official or t he Cit Council if the violation i EMEMMM
inconsist with r l a s_ r erm,tc nr AOTPPman *e ,,,,,,- ,,.,�a IV W,
restoration
_ _"'_' iavlaW R
ivvcu u
lap shall require mitigation of any other dama e to the
replacements. The restoration plan shall be in addition to any civil
C rtv under Section 102e..38 of this Division
Loqpert
)enalti
k..,ouncii, i'r
e
as well as tree
imp osed b
v the
(b) Tree Replacement Remediation Reauirements Each tree destro or receivin 7 damage in v iolation of this Division must be replaced b either a MD co arable size and
desirable t f tree as listed within this Division or providing a contribution to the Tree
Bank equal to our times the con tribution listed on Table 1 or lantin four (4) Preferred
Plants listed within Section 102 -54 before issuance of a certi ficate of occupancy or
certificate of com
�c Property Owner to Guarantee Survival of R e placed Tr ees The propert own
er shall
guarantee the survival of the Trees reouired to be placed under Subsection (b) ibove for a
enod of two (2) years from the date the Cit acce the trees and landsca in unless a
�IMW greater time ne nod is re quired by development a greement If t he revlacement tree dies the
tree shall be replaced in accordance with this section., For new develonmR.nt ,,,- r),;Pntc1 .,,-
violations involvin
the unlawful removal of more than five (5) trees the City ma 0 a performance bond i a form acce ptable to the Cit
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Attorney as a condition of A th_e restoration plan in order to ensure compliance with this s ubsection.
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Sec. 1020=4250. Open burning of natural cover.
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Open burning of natural cover which is the result of an clearing is prohibited.
Sec. 102 -51. Rules and Regulations and Fees for Implementing this Division.
6 '
reguire
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)rovlllL:r
The City Council may adopt, by resolution, such administrative rrules and regulations and fees
that are nece�,11sary and proper to implement this Division.
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Ordinance No. OS -2005
Page 24 of 40
S ec. 102-SMPNT List of Desirable S pecies and plants.
(a) All trees aand plants required to be installed under this Division or elsewhere in the
City Code shall be selected from the list of desirable species and plants set forth in this
section. The list of frees and plants in this section rs are intended to rov p ide a guic1c the
d eveloper and homeownerrtrse�ectirrg a list o f appropri ate native an d suitable vegetation for
proposed landscaping plans. Native vegetation is considered ideal for landscaping since these
plants have become adapted to the county's particular set of climatic conditions. The C ity
Council
h ereb finds that cif natives and other desirable vegetation suitable for the City's
c limatic condition axe utilized ' i n the form
aand size context in which they naturally oC cur, a long -lived and maintenance -free landscape
scheme will result within the City of Cape Canaveral. L.11%00 JL1 0 L al 6-OU11L 1 JLL I I Uj
R" a s
ua I V %wo- j J1a11Q),
(b) The key to codes used in the list is as follows*
(1) Community.
(N) North Brevard County.
(C) Central Brevard County.
(S) South Brevard County.
(B) Barrier Island.
(2) Form and size.
(ST) sl mal.tree. AVera ge mature height of'' at least ten feet and less than 20
feet.
(MT) medium tree. Average mature height of at least 20 feet and no greater
than 60 fleet,
(LT) large tree. Average mature height over 60 feet.
(P) Palm tree.
(S) Shrub.
(G) Ground cover.
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Ordinance No. OS -2005
Page 25 of 40
(V) Vine.
(A) Aquatic.
(3) Temperature.
( +) Cold tolerant,,
(4M) Cold intolerant. Although these species occur in the county, they are at the
northern limit of their range and are suggested only for southern and eastern
Brevard County in protected a
NATIVE SPECIES
Botanical Name
(ST) Small Tree
Acacia fladmesiana
Ardisia escallo oides
Bumelia tenax
cappans cyanophallophora
Cappans flexuosa
Chrysobalanus icaco
Citharexylum fructicosum
Coccoluba uvi*tera
Conoca us erecta
Comus foemi'na
Common Name
Acacia tree
Mariberry
Community Cold
Tolerance
N,C,S +
C, S -
Tough buckthorn N, C, S, B +
Jamaica caper B -
Limber caper B OM
Coco plum S, B -
Fiddlewood S, B -
Sea grape S, B -
Buttonwood S4, B
Swamp dogwood N. C, S
Dodonea viscosa Varnish leaf B
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No
M1
Drypetes laterifoli'a
Eugenia axilims
Eugenia foetida
Exothea paniculata
Forestiera segreg a
Guapira discolor
Hamelima patens
giodendron fe eum
Laguncularia racemosa
Myrclanthes ftagrens
Myn"ca cerefera
Myrsine flondana
Nectandra coriacea
Quercus chapmanii
Quercus geminata
Quercus i"ncana
Quercus minima
Rhus copallina
(MT) Medium Tree
Guiana plum
White stopper
Spanish stopper
Inkwood
Florida privet
B1011 y
Firebirush
Black ironwood
B
C S, B -
B -
B -
N, C,S,B +
S, B -
S, B -
S, B -
White mangrove S, B -
Simpson stlopper N, C, S +
Wax myrtle
Myrsine
Lancewood
Chapman oak
Sand live oak
Blue jack oak
Dwarf live oak
Southern sumac
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N, C,S,B +
C, S, B -
C, S, B -
N, C,S,B +
N,C S, B +
N C ) s +
N, C,S,B +
N,c S B +
Avicennia crerminans Black mangrove N, C, S, B +
Bursera simaruba
Caxpinus caroliniana
Carya flondana
Carya glabra
Celtis laevigata
Chrysophyllum olivefonne
Coccoloba diversifolia
Diospyros virginiana
Fj*cus aurea
Fraxinus caroliniana
Gordonia lasianthsus
Ilex cassine
Ilex vomi'toria
Juni silicicola
Magnolia virginiana
Masti*chodendron foetidi*ssimum
Morus r
Gumbo limbo
■
Homban/bluebeechN, C
Scrub hickory
Pignut hickory
Sugaarberry
Sati*nleaf
Pigeon plum
Persimmon
Strangler fig
no
N, C,S,B +
N, C,S,B +
N,C,S +
S, B -
S, B -
N, C,S,B +
r �
■
Water ash/pop ash N, C, S
Loblolly bay
Dahoon
Youpon holly
EX
no
N +
N, C,S,B +
N C S
Southern red cedar
11� C, S
No
on
no
on
Sweet bay N, C, S +
Mastic tree B -
Red mulberry N, C, S +
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Osmanthus amen*canus Wild olive N, C, S +
Persea borbonia
Pinus clausa
Prunus caroliniana
Quercus laevi*s
Pj lozophora mangle
Ulmus americans
Zanthoxylum clavaherculi*s
(LT) Large Tree
Acer rubrum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Magnolia grandiflora
Nyssa sylvatica
Pinus ellottii
Pinus palustn*s
Quercus laun*foli* a
Quercus virg1*n1*ana
Taxi'dium distichum
(P) Palm Tree
Red bay
Sand pine
C. cherry laurel
Turkey oak
Red mangrove
American elm
Hercules club
N, C S B +
N,C,S +
N, C,S,B +
N, C, S +
C, S, B -
N, C, S +
N, C, S, B +
Southern red mapleN, C, S
Sweetgum
N, C, S
on
no
on
on
Southern magnolia N, C, S, B +
Swamp black gum N. C, S +
Slash pine N, C, S, B +
Longleaf pine
Laurel oak
Live oak
Bald cypress
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N,C,S +
N,C,S +
N, C, S +
N,C,S +
Paurotis VVn" Saw palmetto N, C4 S +
Sabal palmetto Cabbage palm N,C,S,B +
(S) Shrub
Bacha,ris halimiofolia
Groundsel tree
N, C, S, B
+
Be a '*a racemosa
Tar flower
N, C, S
+
Callicarpa americana
Beauty berry
N, C, S
+
Cephalanthus occi*dentalis
Buttonbush
N, C, S
+
Croton punctatus
Beach Croton
B
-
Erythrina herbaceae
Coral bean
N, C, S, B
+
Iva frutescens
Marsh elder
S
-
Iva imbricate
Marsh elder
B
-
Lantana involucrata
Wild sage
B
-
Lycium caroliniomum
Christmas berry
N C, S, B
+
Lyonia ferruginea
Staggerbush
N, C, S, B
+
Lyonia f
Staggerbush
N, C, S, B
+
Lyonia lucida
Fetterbush
N, C, S, B
+
Psychotn'a nervosa
Wild coffee
C, S B
-
Psychotria sulznen*
Wild coffee
C, S, B
-
Quercus myrtifoli*a
Myrtle oak
N C, S, B
+
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Quercus pumila Running oak N, C, S, B +
Randi"'a aculeata
Ran dl'* a
C 5 s -
apidophyllum Hystrix
Sophora tomentosa
Vaccini*um spp.
Yucca aloifoli*a
Zanthoxylum fagara
(G) Ground Cover
Acrosti"chum danaeafolium
Afistida spp.
Bo *Chia frutescens
Ceratiola ericoi'des
Crinum americanum
Ernodea littoralis
Gai'llardia pulchella
Garbena fIrruti
cosa
Helianthus debilis
Hymenocalli"s latifolia
Needle palm
Necklace pod
Blueberry
Spanish bayonet
Wild lime
Leather fern
Wiregrass
Sea oxeye daisy
Rosemary
String lily
Golden creeper
Firewheel
Garben"a
N, C,S,B +
S, B -
N, C,S,B +
N C, S, B +
S +
N, 1 ,S,B +
N +
N +
N, C, S, B
N, C,S,B +
S, B -
N, C S B +
N,C,S +
Beach sunflower N, C, S, B +
Spider lily
N, C,S,B +
Hypen"'cum spp. St. John's wort N, C, S, B +
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Licani'ba michauxii
Nephrolepi*s bise ata
Nephrolepi's cordifoli'a
Nephrolepis exaltata
Noli'na atopocarpa
Opuntia humi*fusa, compressa
Opuntia stricta
Osmunda cirmemomea
Osmunda regali"s
Panicum amarulum
Panicum commutatum
Physalis viscosa
Pilobiephis rigida
Portulaca pi"losa
Pteridium aquilinum
Rubus trivialis
Serenoa repens
Sesuvium portulacastrum
Sparti"n a spp .
Gopher apple N,C B +
Boston fern S
Boston fern N, C, S +
Boston fern N, C, S +
Florida beargrass N, C, S +
Prickly pear N, C, S, B +
Prickly pear
NI) C,S,B +
Cinnamon fern
Royal fern
B each grass
Panic grass
Ground cherry
Pennyroyal-
Pink purslane
Bracken fern
N C S +
N C S +
N, C,S,B +
N, C,S,B +
N,c S +
N, C S, B +
N C, S, B +
N S B +
Southern dewberryN, C, S +
Saw palmetto N, C, S,7 B +
Sea purslane C, S, B +
Spartina/cordgrass N, C, S, B +
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Uniola paniculata Sea oats N +
Yucca filamentoua
Zaml*a floridana, pumili'a,, i*nte,.m,.
angustifolia
(A) Aquatic
Nuphar lutea
Nymphea odorata
Pontedena cordate
Sagittan'a spp.
(V) Vine
Caesalpini'a bonduc, crista
Canavalia rosea
Cissus trifoliate
Ipomea pes- caprae
Ipomea spp,
Ipomea stolonifera
Parthenocissus quinqueflolia
V itis aestivalis
V itis rotundifolia
Adams needle
N +
Coontie /arrowroot N, C, S, B +
Spatter -dock N, C, S
White waterlily N, C, S
Pi'ckerelweed N, C, S
Arrow head N, C, S
Gray ni*ckerbean B
Beach bean
Marine vine
Railroad vine
Morning glory
ME
an
win
on
ME
ME
no
ME
S, B -
N,C,S +
C S,B -
N, C,S,B +
Beach morning
glory
Virginia creeper
Summer grape
i so]
N,c +
N,C,S
Muscadine grape N, C, S, B
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■ n
■ ■
me
no
Vitus shuttleworhtii Calusa grape N, C, S +
Note: Those species which are identified as occurring in the barrier island community are found there
naturally. Planting these species maybe difficult due to salt burn and they may undergo substantial
shock before becoming acclimated to the bamer island c
TABLE INSET:
Botanical Name
(ST) Small Tree
Eucalyptus cinera
Lagerstromia indica
NONNATIVE SPECIES
Common Name
Silver dollar
Crape myrtle
Community Cold
Tolerance
N,C,S
N J C 5 S
ME
no
(MT) Medium Tree
Bauhini*a pu urea
Caili*stemon lanceolatus
Callistemon viuminalis
Cupaniopsis anacordiodes
Dalbergia sissoo
Eri ob otrya japonica
Koelreuten*a flormosana
Olea europae
Orchid tree
Blottlebrush
Bottlebrush
Caxrotwood
Rosewood
Loquat
Gold rain tree
Olive tree
■
N, C, S, B
on
EN
No
on
N, C S B
m
N, C, S, B
MR
on
No
on
N J C 5 S
r
IL W O ,
Parkinsonia aculeata Jerusalem thorn N, C, S, B
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on
No
on
ME
Ulmus pumila, parvi
folia Chinese elm N4 C, S, B +
(S) Shrub
Podocarpus macrophylla Maki N, C, S +
us n
Podocarp acri Nacrl*
N, C, S +
(P) Palm Tree
Arecastrum romanzoffianum Queen palm N, C, S +
Butia capi"tata Pi"ndo N, C, S, B +
L ivistonia chinensis Chinese fan N, C, S +
6
Phoenix cananensis Canary Island date N, C, S, B +
Phoenix reclinata Senegal date N, C, S +
Trachycarpus fortunei Windmill palm N, C13 S +
Washington robusta Washington palm N, C, S, B +
Sec. 102 - x List of undesirable species.
The �lantin of any ' speeies tree and plant listed below i s s tri ctly 12ro hib i ted
within City of Cape Canaveral
shall azo 1URV 0
TABLE INSET:
Botanical Name
Shinus terebinthifollus
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Casuarina spp,
Common Name
Brazilian pepper
Melaleuca, caieput tree
Australian pine
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Eucalyptus spp.
Enterolobium contortisiliquem
Melia azedarach
C innamomum camphora
Sapium sebiferum
Dioscorea I b ubifera
Rhodomyrtus tomentosa
Sansevieria hyacinthoides
R icinus communios
Eucalyptus
Ear tree
Chinaberry
Camphor tree
Chinese tallow
Air potato /air yam
D owny rose myrtle
African bowstring hemp
Castor bean plant
Sec. 102 -54 Preferred Plant List. The followln2 s hall VDIY when calculating the number of tree
replacement credits m accordance with Section 102 43(b)(6)(D) of this Division:
1. For each medium or lar
e tree planted from the list of desirable species that is des i
barrier island) on said list and is at least ten feet tall with
two -foot spread t wo (2) tree replaceme credits shall be EMEEMMEEM-
Zated "B
reater a t hn three -inch diameter
2. For each small tree,
)anted from the list of desirable s
anted.
e ciec t ;c CPC;
on said I
i-st and is at least six feet tall wi two to three inch diameter
spread, one tree replacement credit shall be jzranted.
dbh) and
at d "B" (harrier i clanri
dbh) minimum and Fwo -foot
Chapter 110 Code Amendment. Chapter 110, Sections 566 through 568 of the Code
of Ordinances, City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, are hereby amended as follows (underlined type
indicates additions and SU11LikV.V - LUt type indicates deletions):
Section 3.
Sec. 110 -566. Landscaping and screening between commercial or industrial zoning districts
and resid ential zoning districts.
(a) Whenever the boundaries of a commercidistn*ct al or industrial zoning ana d res idential zoning
district abut, a visual screen shall be provided within the reauired setbacks of the property which is
developing or redeveloping .
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(b) Such visual screen shall:
(1) Be provided along the entire length of the boundary separating the commercial or industrial
zoning district from the residential zoning district.
(2) Consist of decorative or ornamental fencing or shrubs designed and placed in a manner rendering
such visual screen density of at least 80 percent within a period of two years after such screen is
provided.
(3) Be not less than four or more than eight feet in height, except as provided in section 110 -470.
(4) Have a minimum o f one ten -point tree value as defined in section 110 -567 which shall b e planted
every 35 feet with at least two five -point trees on the minimum 50 -foot G1 lot and three five -point
trees on the minimum 75 -foot M -1 lot.
(5) Be serviced by a functional underground sprinkler system adequate to maintain such landscaping.
(6) Be properly maintained and replaced if for any reason it does not survive.
(7) Be protected from vehicular encroachment.
(c) All areas not paved or with other landscaping, as designated in this section or in section 110 -567,
shall be planted with grass, hardy shrubs, evergreen or other ground cover materials, as specified in
section 102 -4452, having the cold - tolerance designation Dtherwise, the owner or developer must
provide documentation from a recognized k edgeable person, as defined in section 102 -36, that
h is choice ofvegetation has a good chance of thriving or meets state requirements for low water need
(xen*scape).
(d) Where a fence or wall is used to fulfill the screening requirements within a vegetative buffer, it
shall be located one foot inside of the property line of the P p roerty which is developing or
redeveloping. When a drainage easement, ditch or water body runs along a property line, an
administrative waiver maybe granted by the building official to allow the masonry wall or fence to
be placed along the edge of the ditch or water body, instead of on the property line. Where existing
trees exist within the buffer area the fence or all shall be located so as to preserve the trees.
Sec. 110 -567. Interior landscaping for offstreet parking areas.
(a) Offstreet parking areas in C-1, C-2, M -1 and R -3 districts shall have internal and perimeter
landscaping as follows:
(1) Parking areas with ten or fewer spaces shall ha. ve at least one ten -point tree for every five spaces
or fraction thereof planted within the interior of the parking lot.
(2) P arking areas with 11 or more spaces shall have at least one fivewftpoint tree for every five s paces
or fraction thereof interspersed throughout the parking area. In addition, one ten- point tree shall be
placed at the end of each row where internal curbing would be placed, even though internal curbing
may not be required. However, trees must be protected from vehicular encroachment.
(3) Subsections (a)(1) and (2) of this section maybe satisfied by cluster plantings, at the discretion
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of the building official.
(4) P arking areas 1"n the C -1, G2 an d M -1 distri cts and parking areas in the R -3 distri cts that contain
16 or more parking spaces shall be planted to a width of at least two feet of the entire erimeter p
facing the public right -of -way, except for ingress and e gress and sidewalks. The perimeter shall be
planted with decorative shrubs and bushes not less than three feet i hel*orht to form a visual screen
with a density of at least 80 percent within two years of planting. Perimeters facing such public right-
of -way shall, in addition, have five tree value points planted every 35 feet with at least ten tree values
on a minimum e-50 foot C -1 lot, and 15 tree values on the minimum 75 -foot C -2 or R -3 lot unless a
greater restriction is othe rwise provided for in this chapter.
(5) No trees shall be planted that will obstruct visibility at intersections or points of ingress and
egres s to streets. See section 110 -469. The perimeter footage defined in section 110 -469 and ingress
and egress shall not be used to calculate landscaping of perimeters.
not MW 9
mug 115MODWSM
1 s
��l i -4 �kdN - . ■ ■■raa■r0a IM & -Iftm
V New X pp
.Every effort shall be made to build, pave or otherwise construct around existing
trees of value.
(7) Each landscaped area both within the interior parking area and around the perimeter, shall be
served by a functioning underground sprinkler system adequate to maintain all landscaping.
(8) All landscap*
ng specified 1*n this subsection shall I)e p y maintained and replaced if for any
reason it does not survive.
(9) The value of the landscaping or f the internal P arking areas and their penmeter, as well as all
additional external landscaping for other areas on the site, will not be less than one percent of the
total cost of the project, including land acquisition, or three percent of the proj ect, ex''11111 luding land
acquisition, whichever i's greater.
(b) Tree value points referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be grade Florida Fancy or
Florida #1 and will have the following values:
TABLE INSET:
Florida
Fancy
Florida #
Points Tree Points
10 Large and medium s pecies, ten feet tall with greater than three -inch diameter (dbh) and two -foot spread. �
5 Small species, six feet tall with two to three, inch diameter (dbh) minimum 4
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and two -foot spread.
5 Cabbage palms, minimum h eight six feet (overall). 4
5 Non - native palms, minimum height three feet (overall). 4
(c) Only trees listed in section 102e-. 52 having the cold to leran ce designation ( +) shall be
considered for use i"n meet ing landscaping requirements for C -1, M -1 and R -3 zones. Further, if t he
P lanting is in an area subjected to salt air, the B (barrier island) designation shall be present, which
meets the state requirement to tolerate xenc conditions. Otherwise, documentation must be presented
as provided in section 110- 566(d).
OWMAIM
�1
Section 4.
Re peal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Res olutions. All prior inconsistent
ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council, or parts of prior ordinances and resolutions
in conflict h erewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 5. Incorporation Into Code., This Ordinance shall be incorporated into the Cape
ity Code and
Canaveral C any section or paragraph, number or letter, and any heading may be
changed or modified ails necessary to effectuate the foregoing. Grammatical, typographical, andlike
errorsmaybeco ected and additions, alterations.ando
missions, not affecting the construction or
meaning of this ordinance and the City Code may be freely made.
Section 6.
Severabj"11*ty, If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or provision
of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such p ortion shall be deemed
a separate, distinct and IS provision, and such holding shall not a ffect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance.
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Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this ti day of
Ave.1—. , 2005. rl
dr 0 4r .ROCKY RANDE S, Mayor
ATTEST: For Against
Bob Hoog X
Jim Morgan Second
-- ,__ 4 LI Rocky Randels X
SUSAN STILLS, City Clerk Buzz Petsos Motion
Steve Miller Absent
First Reading: April 5,2005
Legal Ad published: April 9,2005
Second Reading: April 19, 2005
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City. o e Canaveral only:
ir
1
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
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TABLE 1. CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL TREE REPLACEMENT STANDARDS
DBH of
Prfltected
Number of Replacement
Canv p� � Trees Requiored
Number of RepIacement
Small
Preferred
Contribution ta
Tree
for Each Tree Removed
Trees or Palms
Required for Each Tree
Plant
Tree Bank*
Removed
4 }# up to
or I
but not
o�' Preferred
or S250,00
including
Plant(s)
g
NvlCredits
S" up to
but not
2
or 2
Preferr
$500.40
including
Plant(s)
1711
wlCredi is
12 up to
but not
3
Not allowed
Preferred
$754.00
including
Plant(s)
16
wlCredits
16 up to
but not
4
Nod allowed
Preferred
� I ,000.00
including
Plant(s)
2411
wlCredits
>
To Be Preserved
See 102-41
�
To Be Preserved
To Be
To Be Preserved
See § 102-41
See § 102-41
See § 102-,
41
*These amounts maybe adjusted biannually to compensate for increases to costs ❑f
and establishment.
lams as w
p ell as to casts of instaIlatian
APPENDIX A: TREE PROTECTION AREA SIGNAGE
T.F�EE
PR1 or] ]-, TIN
1 0
M achinery, Dumping, Construction,
Parking, or Storage of Any Materials is
PROHIBITED
B Y City of Cape Canaveral
Violators are subject to a civil penalty of up to
$5000 per violation and r estoration req uirements.
Enforced by the City of Cape Canaveral
0
pursuant tO City of Cape Canaveral
Tree Preservation &Landscaping
Code § 102 -3 7, et. seq.
The sign shall be made of rigid material such as wood, metal, or durable plastic. Non -rigid
materials such as paper, cardbDar d, Cellophane, or foil are no acceptable. The sign shall be
two (2) feet wide by t hree (3) feet long.