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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 14706 7 8 9 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JERO ME F. COLEMAN ATfORNEv CITY OF BURLINGAME SOI PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIF 94010 ORDINANCE N0, 1470 URBAN REFORESTATION AND TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ORDAIN as follows: Section 11 Chapter 17.606 of the Burlingame Code is rereby amended to read as follows: "C1IAPTEI? 11. Q6 URBAN REFORESTATION AND TREE PROTECTION 11.06.010 Purpose and intent. The City of Burlingame is endowed and forested with a variety of healthy and valuable trees which rust be protected grid preserved. 'Phe preservation of these trees _s essential to the health, welfare and quality of life of the citizens of the city because these trees preserve the scenic beauty of the city, ma:i_r.tain ecological balance, prevent erosion of top soil; counteract air pollution and oxygenate the air, absorb noise, maintain climatic and mi.croclimatic balance, help block grind and pravide shade and color. For these same reasons, the requirement of at least one tree, exclusive of city -owned trees, on every residential lot in the cit} should be part of the permit process for any construction or remodeling. It is the intent of this chapter to establish regulations for the removal of trees and the installation of trees in new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JERO ME F. COLEMAN an ATroRNEv CITY OF BU RLINGAME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD RURLINGAME, CALIF.84010 construction and development consistent with these purposes and the reasonable economic enjoyment of private property. 11.06.020 Definitions. Terms used in this chapter shall be defined as follows: (a) "Protected tree" is: (1) Any tree with a circumference of 48" (forty-eight inches) [a diameter of 15.25" (fifteen and one quarter inches)] or more when measured 54" (fifty-four inches) above natural grade; (2) A tree so designated by the City Council based upon findings that it is unique and of importance to the public due to its unusual appearance, location, historical significance or other factor; or (3) A stand of trees in which the director has determined each tree is dependent upon the others for survival. (b) "Pruning" is the removal of more than one third of the crown or existing foliage of the tree or more than one third of the root system. (c) "Director" shall mean the Director of Parks of the City of Burlingame. "Department" shall mean the Park Department of the City of Burlingame. "Commission" shall mean the Beautification Commission of the City of Burlingame. (d) "Development or redevelopment" shall mean any work upon any property in the City of Burlingame which requires a subdivision, variance, use permit, building permit or other 2 6 7 8 9 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JEROME F. COLEMAN oltt AnoRNer drr OF BURLIN GAME 8PP ROAO BURIJNGAME, E,CA CAIJF.94010 approval or which involves excavation, landscaping or constructiOR in the vicinity of a protected tree. 11.06.030 Nomination and listing of protected trees. Nomination for protected tree status under Section 11.06.020 (a) (2) or (a) (3) may be made by any citizen. The commission shall review such nominations and present it's recommendations to the council for designation. A listing of trees so designated, including the specific locations thereof, shall be kept by the department and shall be available for distribution to interested citizens. The Council may remove a designated tree from the list upon its own motion or upon request. Requests for such action may originate in the same manner as nominations for protected tree status. 11.06.040 Emergencies. In the event that an emergency condition arises whereby immediate action is necessary because of disease, or danger to life or property, a protected tree may be removed or altered by order of the director or, if he is unavailable, a responsible member of the police, fire, park or public works department. In such event, a report shall be made to the commission describing the conditions and necessity of such an order. 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JEROME F. COLEMAN TY ATTORNEY CITYOOF BURLINGAME 6PRIMROSE ROAD BURLJNGAME, CALIF. 94010 11.06.050 P7-rhksitic:ns arirl )rr,i.:eec=saris. (a) No Jrotecteid tr.eP_ shall het rerio`i-Cd from any par C.e.J_ Wi.. LY_ouc a permit F_excep% asprod%1 Chi?. C. '_Tl e^"t-0:? Zl,l)6. Ung. ^he following cond..t i. c::S s:7al_ be obServed during construction or development of property: (1) Protected trees are to be prot.e:Le:d by a =v...._ which _„ to be mairred aaL rimes.. tait affect-ing (2) ProtecLr-d tr+esteat havrt ween Jar,aged r, cs�. royecl )y coastfaction shal. i b: eP _jCe^ oc t7_e ! V sh�.11 be rc--...:ilbu sed, as pl:evided in se>.cti on _ _ . 06, 090 . 3) Chemicals or oti.er rrcrstr;i.^.,tion Ilrateria.l ._„-31.1. not be stored within the drip line of p otecied trees. (4) Drains small be prosaided as regl.ired by rhe 3:.recr.or whenever soil fill is placed around. }::::o"Cec Leal trees. in -VT iii (5) Signs, ,vires or similar_ devices shall v.ot bkc or t-FhC�"L1: protect -ed. trees. 1i.0E.0a"0 L�lotices arld. 1lerir.ts rern�.ire<�. for rer�a,va_1 c}r ;.acr;: %ignif_ica*atl-y affect-ing protected freer-;. (a R,> in -VT iii r oY'ul1:L o 0I" ieY%s or t-FhC�"L1: aa]tP-C, i.r ?d. r epresentat�l.ve, t:roes oP. Ub.Lic of pri.'late hlall DJI)cain d penait tJ re.mcve or �'une e ni. i e•'t:.. appa. ic.aLli Gn shall be on a .0.:m furnish -;d by ti : deF a:: "C71H i!t a,Ind si.ali_ s'ec.te, among of -.her thines, the number_ rind '_, cat::_cn o the rens co be remeved. cr P -tuned by types and nhle reason for '.i n�ev i1_ or t' 1 f') Uf 7cil. TY IF I_. C-3t �-.c.li Ol- � ril.s,,�,_ in Lllui'_ .. ..;C'ti ..� 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 I� 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JEROME F. COLEMAN Cltt ArroRR Er CIT' OF BURLIN GAME SOI PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIF. 94010 a photograph with correct botanical identification of the subject tree or trees. An authorized representative of the department shall make an inspection of the tree and shall file a written report and his recommendations to the director. (b) Educational Conference Before Work Commences. After receipt of an application the director may require an educational conference to inform the owner of potential alternatives to the proposed removal or pruning. (c) Removal or Pruning of Protected Trees on Undeveloped or Redeveloped Property. When application for development or redevelopment, of a property containing a protected tree is filed in any office or department of the city, the person making such application shall file a site plan showing the location of buildings or structures or of proposed site disturbances, and the location of all trees. The director shall determine if all protected trees are shown. An authorized representative of the department shall make an inspection and shall file a report of his findings and recommendations to the director. (d) In reviewing applications, the director shall give priority to those based on hazard or danger of disease. He may refer any application to another department, committee, board or commission of the city for a report and recommendation, and may require the applicant to provide an arborist's report. In reviewing each application he shall determine: (1) The condition of the tree or trees with respect to disease, danger of falling, proximity to existing or proposed 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 li 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JEROME F. COLEMAN CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF BURLINGAME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIF. SA010 structures, yards, driveways and other trees and interference with public utility services: (2) The necessity to remove the tree or trees in order to construct any proposed improvements to allow economic enjoyment of the property; (3) The topography of the land and the effect of the removal of the tree or trees on erosion, soil retention and diversion or increased flow of surface waters; (4) The number of trees existing in the neighborhood on improved property and the effect the removal would have on the established standard of the area and property value. Neighborhood is defined as the area within a 300 foot radius of the property containing the tree or trees in question. (5) The number of trees the particular parcel can adequately support according to good arboricultural practices. (6) The effect tree removal would have on wind protection, noise and privacy; (7) The economic consequences and obligations of requiring a tree to remain. 11.06.070 - Decision by Director. A decision shall be rendered by the Director for each application. If an application is approved, it may include replacement conditions in accordance with Section 11.06.090. The director shall give written notification of the decision to the applicant and abutting property owners and include a copy of 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JERO ME F. COLEMAN CITYOOF BU RLIN GAME 601 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME. CALIF.94010 Section 11.06.080. 11.06.080 - Appeal. Any person may appeal the decision of the director to the commission by filing an appeal in writing with the director no later than five p.m, of the tenth calendar day after the decision. The director shall set the matter for review by the commission at its next regular meeting and provide notice by mail of the commission hearing to the appellant and applicant at least five days prior thereto. The determination of the commission shall become final and conclusive upon the adjournment of the city council at its next succeeding regular meeting if no appeal is filed. Destruction, removal or other work on a protected tree shall not commence until after the adjournment of the city council meeting or, if any appeal is filed, until the decision of the city council. During the period between the action of the commission and adjournment of the next succeeding regular meeting of the council, any person may appeal such action to the city council, such appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed with the city clerk. During the same period the council, on its own motion, may suspend the order of the commission for the purpose of reviewing the action of the commission. A permit shall be valid for six months after the date it becomes final. 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JEROME F. COLEMAN aTr ArroRNEv CITY OF BURLINGAME 501 PRIMROSE ROAO BURLINGAME, CALIF.94010 11.06.090 - Tree Requirements and Reforestation. (a) Whenever the development or redevelopment of a single family home, duplex, apartment house or condominium results in any increase in lot coverage or habitable space (as defined by Chapter 25 of this code) the property shall be required to meet the following requirements: (1) One tree for every 1000 square feet of lot coverage or habitable space for single family homes or duplexes; (2) One tree for every 2000 square feet of lot for apartment house or condominiums. Lot coverage and habitable space shall include both existing and new construction. The director shall determine the number of existing trees which are of an acceptable size, species and location to be counted toward this requirement. Any additional trees which are required shall meet the standards for replacement trees set forth in Section (b) hereof. {b) Permits for protected tree removal shall include replanting conditions with the following guidelines. (1) Replacement shall be 24", 3011, or 36" box depending upon the type of tree (2) Any tree removed without a valid permit shall be replaced by two 24", 30", or 36" box size trees for each tree so removed. (3) Size of the replacement trees shall be determined by the director and shall be based on the specie, location and value of the tree removed. 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JERO ME F. COLEMAN Cm Arronry EY CITY OF BURLIN GAME 3PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIF 84010 (4) If replacement trees, as designated in subsection b), (1) and (2) above, cannot be planted on the property, payment of equal value shall be made to the city. Such payments shall be deposited in the tree planting fund to be drawn upon for public tree planting. 11.06.100 Penalty. In addition to any other penalties allowed by law, any person removing or pruning a tree in violation of this ordinance is liable to treble damages as set forth in Section 733 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California. Damages for this purpose shall be replacement value of the tree as determined by the International Society of Arboriculture Standards." Section 2. On the effective date of this ordinance Ordinance 1464 shall be of no further force or effect. Section 3. This ordina required by law. I, JUDITH A. MALFATTI, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 17th day of AUGUST , 1992, and adopted thereafter at a D 1 regular meeting of the City Council held on the 9th day 2 3 of SEPTEMBER AYES: 1992, by the following vote: HARRISON, KNIGHT, LEMBI, OIMAHONY, PAGLIARO COUNCILMEMBERS: 4 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 5 ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE g / CITY CLERK 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 JEROME F. COLEMAN Cl Y ATTORNEY CITY OF BURLINGAME $01 PRIMROSE ROAD SURLINGAME,C UF. 94010 CITY OF BURLINGAME SUMMARY OF ADOPTED URBAN REFORESTATION AND TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERs: HARRISON, KNIGHT, LEMBI, O'MAHONY, PAGLIARO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE A certified copy of said adopted ordinance is available in the City Clerk's office, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Dated } a L c,. F. COLEMAN, City Attorney Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c)(1) following is a summary of Ordinance No. 1470 adopted September 9, 1992: Establishes regulations for the removal and installation of trees. Defines protected tree, lists prohibitions and protections, provides permit procedure for removal. Establishes requirements for reforestation and replacement when properties are developed or redeveloped. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERs: HARRISON, KNIGHT, LEMBI, O'MAHONY, PAGLIARO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE A certified copy of said adopted ordinance is available in the City Clerk's office, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Dated } a L c,. F. COLEMAN, City Attorney CITY OF BURLINGAME SUMMARY OF PROPOSED URBAN REFORESTATION AND TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c)(1) the following is a summary of proposed Ordinance No. 1470 Establishes regulations for the removal and installation of trees. Defines .protected tree, lists prohibitions and protections, provides permit procedure for removal. Establishes requirements for reforestation and replacement when properties are developed or redeveloped. Said ordinance was introduced on August 17, 1992; a public hearing thereon will be held September 9, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. A copy of said proposed ordinance is available in the City Clerk's office, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Dated: by JEROME F. COLEMAN City Attorney