[R.O. 2008 § 402.030; Ord. No. 5752 § 1, 12-8-2011]
This Article shall apply to all real
property (including all agricultural, commercial, industrial, office,
multi-family and residential property) located within the City of
O'Fallon, with the following exemption: It shall not apply to any
parcel of land used exclusively for a single-family or two-family
dwelling.
[R.O. 2008 § 402.040; Ord. No. 5752 § 1, 12-8-2011]
A.
Prior To Development. The destruction of
more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the trees on any one parcel
shall be prohibited. However, where the topography of the land is
such as to necessitate extensive grading or filling to make the land
suitable for future development, upon grading permit approval, that
portion of the parcel of land graded or filled shall be exempted from
application of this Chapter for a period of two (2) years, or until
it is developed (whichever is earlier) at which time trees so removed
shall be replaced at the rate of at least fifteen (15) trees per acre,
provided such filled or graded area will be seeded or sodded per City
regulations.
B.
During Development. Once a site plan or
preliminary plat approval has been requested, a minimum of twenty
percent (20%) of the existing trees or fifteen (15) trees per acre
of the entire development (whichever is greater) shall be retained.
Existing trees which have been retained will count toward the landscaping
requirements set forth in this Code. If some or all trees cannot be
retained as provided, these shall be replaced with trees of like or
similar kind having a minimum mature trunk caliper four (4) inches
and a height of eight (8) feet. Trees should be of a hardwood variety
and consistent with the trees referenced elsewhere in this Chapter.
Replaced trees shall be properly maintained to insure their survival
for a period of at least eighteen (18) months from the date planted.
C.
Protective Barrier. During development,
there shall be erected and maintained, where appropriate, suitable
protective barriers around all trees and the drip line so as to prevent
damage thereto.
[R.O. 2008 § 402.050; Ord. No. 5752 § 1, 12-8-2011]
Existing trees saved on the site
during construction may be credited toward the minimum tree requirements
specified for the landscaped open space for each zoning district,
except the residential districts. Those existing trees credited shall
be a minimum of two (2) inch caliper. Minimum size for existing ornamental
and evergreen species shall be six (6) feet in height. All existing
plant material saved as a credit toward the minimum tree requirements
shall be healthy and free of mechanical injury.
[R.O. 2008 § 402.060; Ord. No. 5752 § 1, 12-8-2011]
A.
Where site plan application is made for
the development or improvement of any non-exempt parcel of land, the
site plan shall show:
[R.O. 2008 § 402.070; Ord. No. 5752 § 1, 12-8-2011]
In the case of emergencies, such
as wind storms, ice storms, or other disasters, the requirements of
this Chapter may be waived during the emergency period so as not to
hamper private or public work to restore order in the City.
