proposed plan. For each heritage tree defined in Article S Interpretations & Definitions, §9-1901 General Definitions that must be removed, the landscaping plan shall include one (1) shade tree, three (3)-inch caliper minimum, for every 10 inches of heritage tree caliper removed, and must be in addition to and supplement the street tree planting requirement in accordance with Article O Landscaping & Tree Protection or landscape requirements in parking lots in accordance with Article N Parking, Loading & Lighting Design Standards. B. Major Subdivisions . Existing heritage tree(s) shall be identified within the perimeter buffer area for major subdivisions where the proposed development is adjacent to a street or highway identified on the Town's adopted Comprehensive Transportation Plan. For each heritage tree defined in Article S Interpretations & Definitions, §9-1901 General Definitions within the perimeter buffer area that must be removed, one (1) shade tree, three (3)-inch caliper minimum, shall be installed for every 10 inches of heritage tree caliper removed and shall be in addition to and supplement the “perimeter buffer area” and/or the street tree planting requirement in accordance with Article O Landscaping & Tree Protection Standards as part of the approved subdivision plan. C. Preserving Existing Heritage Trees . As an alternative to “A” and “B” above, if an existing heritage tree is preserved for each existing heritage tree that is removed within the perimeter buffer area or within the site, then the replacement requirement shall not apply. D. Identifying Heritage Trees with a Forest Management Plan . Prior to any execution of a forest management plan or clear-cutting operation, the property owner/developer shall submit a general location map of existing heritage tree(s) within the perimeter buffer area to the Town. However, if a forest management plan or boundary map is submitted to the Town indicating that the perimeter buffer area shall not be disturbed other than necessary access, than a location map of existing heritage tree(s) within the perimeter buffer area shall not be required. The location map will include the species and size in caliper and should be prepared by a professional in the field of horticulture such as a landscape architect, arborist or registered forester. The Town may conduct a field survey to verify the location, species and size of the heritage tree(s). Once the activity begins the perimeter buffer area must remain undisturbed until a site plan or major subdivision has been approved by the Town. E. Replacement of Required Trees . If, in the event, a proposed site plan or subdivision plan, regardless of the acreage, has difficulty locating the required number of trees to replace the removal of heritage tree(s) on a proposed plan, then the property owner/developer may request a review before the Town Board of Commissioners to
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