HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 220 CERTIFICATION
I, LEE DAYKA, City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, hereby
certify that the foregoing is the true and correct original of
Ordinance No. 220 adopted by the Atascadero City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on April 23, 1991 and that it has been
duly published pursuant to State Law.
DATED: May 17, 1991
LEE DAYKA
City Clerk
City of Atascadero, California
ORDINANCE NO. 220
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ADDING FORESTRY AND WOODLOT MANAGEMENT
PROVISIONS TO THE CITY'S TREE ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE #214)
WHEREAS, the City's Tree Ordinance does not contain
provisions relative to Forestry and Woodlot Management; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments will address the need for
the Tree Ordinance to contain provisions relative to Forestry and
Woodlot Management; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments will not have a significant
adverse impact upon the environment. The Negative Declaration
previously prepared for the Tree Ordinance is adequate; and
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission held public
hearings on February 19, 1991 and March 19, 1991 and has
recommended addition of the Forestry and Woodlot Management
provisions to the Tree Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does
ordain as follows:
Section 1. Council Findings.
1. The proposal is compatible with the stated purpose of
the Tree Ordinance (Ordinance #214) .
2. The proposal will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts. The Negative
Declaration previously certified for the Tree Ordinance
is adequate.
Section 2. Ordinance Text.
The Tree Ordinance (Ordinance #214) text is hereby amended
by the addition of the language shown on Exhibit A attached
hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
Section 3. Publication.
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published
once within fifteen ( 15) days after its passage in the Atascadero
News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and
circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the
Government Code; shall certify the adopting and posting of this
ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification
together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of
Ordinances of the City.
Ordinance No. 220
Page 2
Section 5. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and
effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage.
On motion by Councilman Dexter and seconded by Councilman
Nimmo, the foregoing Ordinance is approved by the following role
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shiers, Borgeson, Nimmo, Dexter and
Mayor Lilley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: April 23, 1991
CITY OF ATASCADERO
B _
AT S ROBERT B. LI Y, Mayor
L E DAY)KA, Lit Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
RAY W DSOR, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ART MO TAND N, ty Attorney
PREPARED BY:
HENRY ENGE , Co u ity Development Director
Ordinance No. 220
Exhibit "A"
Sec. 9-11.13 Forestry and Woodlot Management
(a) Tree Management Plans. Tree Management Plans allow for the
management of trees as a resource for the benefit of both the
land owner and the community. Tree Management Plans will allow
for comprehensive woodlot management practices as an alternative
to the submission of individual Tree Removal Applications. Tree
Management Plans may be permitted on the following types of
property:
(1) Minimum area of site of 5.0 acres or larger in single,
contiguous ownership; and
(2) Parcels where the existing zoning is single-family
residential or agriculture; and
(3) Canopy cover of site is equal to or greater than 50%;
and
(4) The woodlot will be managed for personal use only.
(b) Standards for Tree Removal. The standards for tree removal
and contents of the Tree Management Plan shall be set forth in
Chapter 13 of the "Tree Standards and Guidelines