of the hazard or unsafe condition and recommends the tree(s) removal. <br /> (2) The trees need to be removed in order to construct improvements or <br /> otherwise utilize the property consistent with its zoning, the Eugene Code, 1971, and <br /> adopted plans. To meet the criterion for removal in order to construct <br /> improvements, the applicant must be in possession of the appropriate building or <br /> right -of -way use permit if such a permit is required to construct the improvements <br /> which necessitate the tree(s) removal. <br /> (3) The Fire Marshal issues a written determination that the tree(s) need <br /> to be removed in order to protect from fire danger structures which exist or for which <br /> a building permit has been issued. <br /> (b) In addition to compliance with at least one of the criteria in subsection (a) of <br /> this section, the applicant shall show in their application technical report how all tree felling <br /> complies with all of the following criteria: <br /> (1) The logging plan meets or exceeds Oregon Department of Forestry <br /> guidelines; <br /> (2) The methods of proposed removal and mitigation are compatible with <br /> generally accepted principles of arboriculture, horticulture, silviculture, ecology and <br /> landscape architecture; <br /> (3) Adequacy of the proposal to plant vegetation to mitigate <br /> environmental effects of the removal of the trees to be felled. To meet this criterion <br /> the applicant must detail the trees or other vegetation to be planted to mitigate the <br /> loss of the trees being proposed for removal. If no mitigation planting is proposed, <br /> the applicant must show why mitigation planting is not possible or appropriate; <br /> (4) The proposal minimizes or mitigates the effect the tree removal will <br /> have on the environmental quality of the area, including scenic and wildlife habitat <br /> values; and <br /> (5) Considering the topography of the land, the proposal minimizes or <br /> mitigates the effect of the felling on erosion, soil retention, stability of earth, flow <br /> and character of surface waters and steams, and nearby trees and windbreaks. <br /> (6) Except as provided in subparagraph (7) of this subsection, no <br /> motorized vehicles, other than vehicles with rubber tires shall be used to remove <br /> trees from a lot, nor shall a road be constructed as part of any logging permit. <br /> (7) An exception to the criteria of subparagraph (6) of this subsection <br /> may be granted by the City if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the <br /> Administrative Order - 7 r: \adminord \rule \OOtreerem2ao.wpd(03 /14/00) <br />