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SUMMARY OF TWO VERSIONS OF TREE FELLING ORDINANCE REVISIONS <br /> Code Draft A Draft B <br /> Section <br /> 6.300 Adds definition of "logging plan [must No similar provision <br /> have logging plan if cutting 10 trees or <br /> more] <br /> Adds definition of "plot plan" [greater No similar provision <br /> restriction on cutting absent an <br /> approved plot plan for development] <br /> 6.305 Changes "single calendar year" to "12 Same <br /> consecutive months" <br /> 6.310 Requires application, accompanied by No logging plan requirement <br /> fee, and accompanied by "logging plan" <br /> if cutting more than 10 trees. <br /> If cutting 10 or less trees, Manager Same, except threshold at 25 or fewer <br /> must act on permit within 10 days trees <br /> unless he /she determines public <br /> comment appropriate - then 30 days <br /> If cutting more than 1Q trees, Manager Same, except threshold at more than <br /> must provide for public notice and 25 trees <br /> comment; act within 30 days <br /> Establishes public comment period; Same, except notice only to persons <br /> requires notice to all persons residing within 100 feet of site; violation of <br /> within 200 feet of site requirement does not invalidate permit <br /> 6.320 Adds fire safety as a criteria for tree Same <br /> removal <br /> Establishes additional, overlapping No similar provision <br /> criteria where no approved plot plan <br /> for full development <br /> 6.325 Changes appeal process from "Tree Same <br /> Appeal Board" to hearing officer <br /> Gives interested citizens right to No similar provision <br /> appeal city decision to issue permit <br /> Emergency clause Same <br />