New Search
i( <br /> (b) In addition to compliance with at least one of the criteria in subsection (a) <br /> ' of this section, all tree felling applications shall be evaluated for compliance with all of the <br /> j following criteria: <br /> (1) Oregon Department of Forestry guidelines; <br /> (2) Compatibility with generally accepted principles of horticulture, <br /> silvaculture, ecology and landscape architecture; <br /> (3) Adequacy of the proposal, if any, to plant vegetation to mitigate <br /> ~ environmental effects of the removal of the trees to be felled; <br /> (4) The effect the tree removal will have on the environmental quality <br /> of the area, including scenic and wildlife habitat values; and ' <br /> (5) The topography of the land and the effect of the felling on erosion, <br /> soil retention, stability of earth, flow and character of surface waters and steams, <br /> and protection of nearby trees and windbreaks. <br /> (6) Except as provided in subsection (7) of this subparagraph, 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 subsection (6) of this subparagraph <br /> may be granted by the City if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of <br /> <br /> ~ the City that wooded areas along ridgelines and hilltops would be retained for their <br /> scenic and wildlife habitat values, and wooded areas along property lines would be <br /> retained to provide buffers from adjacent properties. <br /> (c) In addition to compliance with the criteria in subsections (a) and (b) of this <br /> section, in the event a plot plan for full development of the property has not been <br /> approved, the proposed tree felling must also be in compliance with all of the following <br /> criteria: <br /> (1) The felting must be consistent with preservation of the site's future <br /> development potential and preservation of important natural values as prescribed <br /> in the Metro Plan and the Eugene Code, 1971; <br /> (2) Wooded areas associated with natural drainageways and water areas <br /> shall be retained to preserve riparian habitat and to minimize erosion; <br /> (3) Wooded areas that will likely provide an attractive on-site amenity <br /> to occupants of future developments shall be retained; <br /> Administrative Order - 5 <br /> <br />