H. General Maintenance of Undeveloped Forest Land I. Removal or Salvage Cuts J. Access Requirement K. Forestry Management Practices with Approved Plans L. Development Cuts M. Riparian Buffer Regulations Supersede Exceptions N. Developed Single-Family Residential Lot
(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.
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