TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION Commercial Projects CHAPTER 94, Commercial and Residential Tree Preservation

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1 Application Date: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION Commercial Projects CHAPTER 94, Commercial and Residential Tree Preservation Section I. Applicant Information Applicant Name: Phone: Mailing Address: Property Owner of Record: Phone: Owner Address: Section II. Location and Description Name of Project: Project Address: BCAD Parcel No(s): Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: List each tree separately (quantity, species and diameter): Total quantity of trees to be removed: Species: Circumference at 4 ½ feet above grade Reason for Tree Removal: 1

2 Section III. Notice Attach to this application a complete tree survey that shows the location, diameter (at 4.5 feet above the grade of the soil), and name of all protected and heritage trees on the lot. I, the undersigned owner (or authorized agent) of the property herein described, certify that the statements, drawings, and specifications herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature of Owner/Applicant: Print Name: Date: Approval, no conditions. Approval, subject to conditions noted. Denial, reasons noted below. City Arborist: Date: Permit Application Fee: $ 2

3 Application Date: TREE AFFIDAVIT/PERMIT APPLICATION CHAPTER 94, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL TREE PRESERVATION SECTION I. LOCATION AND PROJECT INFORMATION Project Address/ Location: _ Outside City Limits: Yes No Project Type: Commercial, # of acres: Residential, # of lots: Project Name/ Subdivision: _ Plat #: Parcel Map #: Lot #: Block: NCB/CB: Approximate Project Construction Date: Class of Work: Site Work Platting New Structure Addition SECTION II. CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Person: Address: Contractor: Address: Business Address: Owner: Address: I, _ (agent), certify that I am aware of the requirements of Chapter 94, sections , 1

4 TREE AFFIDAVIT/PERMIT APPLICATION Continued Section III. AFFIDAVIT SIGNATURES This affidavit verifies that to the best of my knowledge, the said property/ properties at the following address (es): Please mark the appropriate box under the ordinance applicable to the project (Only mark one box): 1. Has no Protected or Heritage trees, as defined in Chapter 94 Article I, of the City of Helotes Code of Ordinances. 2. Has Protected, and/ or Heritage trees, but this work will in no way cause damage to or the destruction of said trees. 3. Has Protected, and/ or Heritage trees that will be removed. (Requires the submittal of a site plan & tree survey.) State of Texas County of Bexar Signature Before me, the undersigned authority on this day personally appeared, known to me to be the person whose name is signed to the foregoing affidavit and sworn by me, states under oath, that all the facts therein set forth are true and correct. Sworn To Before Me, This Day of, 20. Notary Public In and For the State of Texas INSPECTOR: DATE: APPROVED: NOT APPROVED: PASS / FAIL COMMENTS: _ INITIALS: 2

5 TREE PRESERVATION PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS TREE PRESERVATION PLAN REQUIREMENTS USING AN ON THE GROUND SURVEY: 1. Location of all existing or proposed structures; improvements, such as streets, alleyways, etc.; and site uses properly dimensioned and referenced to property lines, setbacks, and yard requirements. 2. Date; scale; north point; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of both property owner(s) and the person preparing the tree preservation and removal plan. Provide revision number if applicable. 3. Location of existing and proposed utility easements and drainage easements on the entire lot. 4. Survey locating Protected and Heritage trees on the site. A plan identifying the building footprint, buildable area, easements, rights-of-way, setbacks, property lines, and all protected sized trees shall be submitted. Designate all Protected and Heritage trees to remain by a circle and all Protected and Heritage trees to be removed with a triangle. Each Protected and Heritage tree shall be numbered, referencing a legend specifying the caliper, common name, and whether it is to be saved or removed. 5. Tree protection notes, details, and specifications that include written and graphical information describing acceptable and unacceptable activities on the site and within the tree preservation areas. 6. Preservation rate required is 40% of total Protected inches onsite for Large and Small Species; 60% for Heritage; and 80% for all protected and heritage trees in a 100 year floodplain. 7. The applicant shall submit three (3) sets of tree preservation plans for approval. A stamped, approved copy shall be onsite at all times for review. OPTIONAL TREE PRESERVATION PLAN USING AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Tree stand delineation may replace the on-the-ground survey at the sole discretion of the City Arborist. If allowed the tree stand delineation plans shall include: 1. A current aerial photograph of the tract with the proposed development overlaid onto the aerial photograph. All Protected and Heritage tree areas / tree stands to be preserved shall be outlined. Any Heritage trees to be removed shall be located on the ground, tagged, numbered, and shown on plan. Tree stand delineation plans that cannot be plotted on a single sheet shall be plotted with appropriate match lines on two (2) or more sheets. 2. The location of property lines and the location and widths of existing and proposed streets, alleys, utility easements, driveways, parkways, and sidewalks on or adjacent to the project shall be depicted on the plan. GENERAL INFORMATION: An application for a tree preservation and removal permit will not be considered to be filed until the following is submitted to the City Arborist through the Development Services office: 1. A completed application 2. An application fee 3. Any additional monies deemed by the City Administrator to be necessary to recover all of the City s costs for the services of the City Arborist or other contract professionals for review of the application 3