(2) Proposed Major Preliminary Subdivision Plat or Site Plan . No clear cutting or land disturbing activity shall be permitted without first obtaining approval of a preliminary subdivision plat or site plan in accordance with such procedures as outlined in this Article.
(3) Heritage Trees . Prior to any clear cutting or forest management operation or approval of a preliminary subdivision plat or site plan, heritage trees shall be identified on site and included with such plans.
(4) Perimeter & Stream Buffers . Perimeter buffers shall be identified on a forest management operation plan or approval of a preliminary subdivision plat or site plan in accordance with Article I Environmental Protection Standards, §9-1406 Clear Cutting & Protection of Heritage Trees Regulations with the following standards:
A. Adjacent Rights-Of-Way & Developed Land . 40 Feet along and adjacent to public rights-of-way and developed land.
B. Adjacent Undeveloped Land . 30 feet along and adjacent to undeveloped land.
C. Streams & Bodies of Water . 30 feet along streams and bodies of water.
(5) Forest Management Plans . Timbering for sale or management requires a forest management plan including perimeter and stream buffers as outlined in Subsection (4) Perimeter & Stream Buffers above. A. Plan Submittal . A timbering or management plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review. The plan shall comply with the standards in accordance with this Section. A timbering or management plan may be submitted at any time during normal business hours. B. Plan Review & Approval . The Planning Director shall review the plan for compliance with Article Q Procedures & Administration, §9-1406 Clear-Cutting & Protection of Heritage Trees Regulations, h. Exceptions, (11) Forestry Management Practices.
C. Clear Cutting Violations . Conducting forestry management or clear-cutting activities without an approved timbering or management plan may prohibit the issuance of a building permit or approval of a site plan or major preliminary
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