(6) Subdivision of Property into Lots 10 Acres or Greater . The subdivision of property into lots 10 acres or greater that are exempt from the subdivision regulations of the Town, zoned for single-family detached residential use and developed as individual single-family residential lots. (7) Nonresidential Property Less than 10 Acres . Property less than 10 acres, net of public right-of-way, zoned to permit nonresidential use. Except however, for individual “Heritage” trees within an assumed perimeter buffer area (only for the purpose to be identified on a site plan) and subsequently approved by the Town that specifically addresses the disposition of such trees shall meet the following standard: A. Existing Heritage Trees Removed & Replaced . If an existing “Heritage” tree is removed, tree replacement shall be required based on the ratio of two (2) shade trees installed for one (1) heritage tree removed, and the shade trees are installed at three (3) inch caliper minimum. Where physical difficulties arise to meet the replacement requirement the property owner/developer may apply for an exemption in accordance with §9-1406 Clear-Cutting & Protection of Heritage Trees Regulations, i. General Provisions, (2) Removing or Altering Perimeter Buffer Area, E. Replacement of Required Trees. (8) General Maintenance of Undeveloped Forest Land . General maintenance of undeveloped forest land property to include mowing, weeding, removal of understory vegetation (one (1) inch or less in diameter at breast height). (9) Removal or Salvage Cuts . Removal or salvage cut of dead, diseased or pest infested trees or invasive species within the defined “perimeter buffer are” with written verification by a certified arborist, registered forester or the North Carolina Forest Service and submitted to the Town. (10) Access . Access into and within a property to the extent that ingress and egress is perpendicular to a property line and minimizes the disturbance of vegetation on either side of the access, and the access within the “perimeter buffer area” does not disturb any vegetation equal to or greater than three (3) inch caliper at breast height. (11) Forestry Management Practices . Normal forestry practices on forest land property taxed under the present- use value standard or conducted pursuant to a “forestry management plan” prepared and approved by a forester registered pursuant to Chapter 89B of the North Carolina General Statutes. Properties pursuing forestry practices or clear-cutting activities may be denied a building permit or approval of a site plan or major preliminary subdivision
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