HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 28-91 RESOLUTION NO. 28-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO ADDING FORESTRY AND WOODLOT
MANAGEMENT STANDARDS TO THE TREE ORDINANCE STANDARDS
AND GUIDELINES (RESOLUTION # 125-90)
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero has adopted Standards and
Guidelines (Resolution #125-90) for the implementation of the
Tree Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the adopted Standards and Guidelines do not contain
provisions for submittal, review, and adoption of Forestry and
Woodlot Management plans; and
WHEREAS; the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero
conducted public hearings on the subject provisions on February
19, 1991 and March 19, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Atascadero finds as
follows:
I. The proposed Forestry and Woodlot Management Standards
and Guidelines are necessary for the implementation of
Ordinance #214 as amended by Ordinance No. 2 .
2. The proposed Standards and Guidelines will not have a
significant adverse affect on the environment. The
Negative Declaration previously certified for the Tree
Ordinance is adequate.
THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does
resolve as follows:
The Tree Ordinance Standards and Guidelines (Resolution No.
25-90) is hereby amended by the addition of the language
shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference.
On motion by Councilwoman Borgeson and seconded by
Councilman Dexter, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in
its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shiers, Borgeson, Nimmo, Domer and
Mayor Lilley
NOES None
ABSENT: None
Resolution 28-91
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DATE ADOPTED: April 9, 1991
CITY OF ERO, CA
OBERT B. LILLEY ayor
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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RAY WINDSOR, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PREPARED BY:
HENRY ENGE, , Comm y Development Director
Resolution No. 28-91
Exhibit "A"
13. FORESTRY AND WOODLOT MANAGEMENT PLANS
A. PURPOSE: The Forestry/Woodlot Management Plan can be used
when:
I. Minimum lot size = 5.0 acres or larger
2. The principle existing use of the property is residential
3. Canopy cover of site is equal to or greater than 50%
4. The woodlot will be managed for personal and not
commercial use
B. STANDARDS FOR TREE REMOVAL AS PART OF A TREE MANAGEMENT PLAN:
The applicant must provide the factual data that demonstrates
an ability to regulate the trees on site so as to preserve,
enhance and maintain the rural and visual atmosphere of the
community. The following minimum standards must be met:
(1) During a 20 year period, the crown cover of the property
shall not be reduced more than 25%.
(2) If any stand (or cluster) of trees on the site has less
than 25% crown cover, only removals for disease,
infestation or hazardous conditions shall be permitted.
-(3) No more than 5% of the crown cover shall be reduced in
any one year, and in no case shall the tree removal be
concentrated in one area.
(4) A second cutting shall not be permitted until successful
regeneration has been established.
C. CONTENT: Tree Management Plans shall include but not be
limited to the following information:
I. Cover Sheet (See Appendix F for example)
2. Vicinity or location map.
3. Site plan and other maps as required to show:
(a) Topography (20 foot contour intervals minimum)
(b) Location of creeks, riparian zones and ponds
(c) Location of proposed and existing roads, driveways
and structures
(d) Vegetation
(e) Soils information
(f) Wildlife use areas
(g) Fire history
(h) North arrow, written and graphic scale, legal
description of property, preparer's name and phone
number, and date of preparation.
(i) Other information as required
4. Tree Information, including
(a) Percent of site covered by forest canopy
(b) Forest type
(c) Inventory of trees
(d) Condition of trees
(e) Report of any existing damage (fire, disease,
animal damage, etc. )
5. Tree Management Plan, including:
(a) Landowner's objective (written statement)
(b) Proposed methods of tree removal including site
preparation, thinning, pruning, etc.
(c) Intended schedule of removal
(d) Tree and site protection measures such as erosion
control, fire protection, insect and disease
protection, and wildlife protection.
(e) Tree replacement plans - shall include practices to
ensure effective stocking and survival of an
optimum number of trees to provide continuation of
the stand in perpetuity.
(f) Seedling protection - replacement plantings shall
be protected from wildlife damage (until they reach
6 ' height to prevent deer browsing) .
D. PREPARATION: Tree Management Plans must be prepared by a
California Registered Professional Forester
E. APPROVAL:
1. Tree Management Plans shall be approved, conditionally
approved or denied by the Natural Resource Specialist, or
in his or her absence, by the Community Development
Director after consultation with a registered
professional forester, ISA certified arborist or licensed
landscape architect.
2. Tree Management Plans shall be approved for a five year
period. The property and application shall be reviewed
annually. At the end of five years, the property owner
may apply to continue the management plan. The renewal
application may be approved, conditionally approved, or
denied.
3. All decisions made pursuant to E-1 are appealable to the
Planning Commission.
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