(13) Riparian Buffer Regulations Supersede All Other Regulations . The establishment and protection of the Riparian Buffer Regulations shall supersede the Clear-Cutting & Protection of Heritage Trees Regulations.
(14) Developed Single-Family Residential Lot . Developed individual single-family residential lot is exempt from the Clear-Cutting & Heritage Tree Protection Regulations.
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General Provisions
(1) No Land Disturbing Activity without Approval of Major Subdivision or Site Plan . No disturbing activity or land clearing operation within a designated “perimeter buffer area” shall be permitted except in conformity with an approved site plan or major subdivision plan for the property; said buffer being measured parallel with the property lines (also identified as a public right-of-way line or assumed 60 feet right-of-way line where the property line is the center of a road) around the perimeter of the property as defined in Article S Interpretations & Definitions, §9-1901 General Definitions, except for necessary ingress and egress as permitted in these regulations. (2) Removing or Altering Perimeter Buffer Area . Once a site plan or major subdivision plan has been reviewed and approved by the Town, the “perimeter buffer area” may be removed or altered in accordance with the Article O Landscaping & Tree Protection Standards and the approved plan under the following regulations: A. Property 10 Acres or Greater . With regard to property 10 acres or greater, existing heritage trees shall be identified within the perimeter buffer area and included with the submittal of a site plan indicating what impact retaining the trees will have on the 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 Community Transportation Plan (also identified as the Thoroughfare Plan) and the Thoroughfare Collector Street 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)
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