65A-8-304. Guidelines and standards for granting or denying applications to alter or remove trees.
- (1) The committee shall develop published guidelines and standards to be used by the board in granting or denying applications for the alteration or removal of heritage trees.
- (2) In addition to the guidelines and standards developed by the committee, the division shall consider the following criteria in granting or denying an application:
- (a) the physical condition of the heritage tree or trees with respect to:
- (i) insect infestation;
- (ii) disease;
- (iii) danger of falling;
- (iv) proximity to existing or proposed structures; and
- (v) interference with utility services;
- (b) the necessity of alteration or removal of the heritage tree or trees in order to construct proposed improvements and allow economic enjoyment of property;
- (c) the topography of the land and the effect of removal of the heritage tree or trees on:
- (i) erosion;
- (ii) soil retention; and
- (iii) the diversion or increased flow of surface waters resultant upon alteration or removal;
- (d) the number of heritage trees existing in the neighborhood on improved property;
- (e) the effect alteration or removal would have on established standards and property values in the area; and
- (f) the number of heritage trees the particular parcel can support according to good forestry practices.
- (a) the physical condition of the heritage tree or trees with respect to:
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 136, 2007 General Session