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Home My Public Portal About11-0097 ZopfDATE ISSUED: 03 -2 -2011 WORK DESCRIPTION WORK LOCATION CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND BUILDING PERMIT REMOVE 1 CHERRY & 1 CEDAR 9 NORTHWAVES OWNER NAME JULUJOHN ZOPF ADDRESS 3783 MAPLE COURT CITY, ST, ZIP MARIETTA GA 30066 PHONE NUMBER CONTRACTOR NAME BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS ADDRESS 2220 GAMBLE RD CITY STATE ZIP SAVANNAH GA 31405 FLOOD ZONE BUILDING VALUATION SQUARE FOOTAGE OCCUPANCY TYPE TOTAL FEES CHARGED PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION # P $ 50.00 PROJECT VALUATION $ 0.00 PERMIT #: 110097 TOTAL BALANCE DUE: $ 50.00 It is understood that if this permit is granted the builder will at all times comply with the zoning, subdivision, flood control, building, fire, soil and sedimentation, wetlands, marshlands protection and shore protection ordinances and codes whether local, state or federal, including all environmental laws and regulations when applicable, subsequent owners should be informed that any alterations to the property must be approved by the issuance of another building permit. Permit holder agrees to hold the City of Tybee Island harmless on any construction covered by this permit. This permit must be posted in a conspicuous location in the front of building and protected from the weather. If this permit is not posted work will be stopped. The building contractor will replace curb paving and gutter broken during construction. This permit will be voided unless work has begun within six months of the date of issuance. Signature of Building Inspector or Authorized Agent: P. 0. Box 2749 - 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 (912) 786 -4573 - FAX (912) 786 -9539 www.cityoftybee.org FROM :BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS FAX NO :9129252109 b. 24 2011 04:36PM P1 I I.0 05' 7 CITY OF TYBUE.ISLAND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION tie~ 7 Address of Property Owner's Name Owner's Address Gf Jecos°, Li Owner's Telephone I)1)(7 57/9 r 9:C6Y Applicant's Name 1e • Applicant's Address p t ,r, ,1,� ✓, G Applicant's Telephone' j2.3S'1- 011 ( y�17 REQUIREMENTS FOR TREE REMOVAL 30- 575 • Must maintain a density of 3 trees per 4,500 square feet. All trees with a 6" diameter at 4.5 feet above ground count toward the density count. • Significant trees may be removed only under certain circumstances and must be replaced inch- for -inch in like species with minimum 2 -inch diameter trees or be otherwise mitigated. (See reverse side for definition.) • By accepting the Tree Removal Permit, the property owner and the,. applicant agree to comply with all requirements of the Tree Ordinance including mitigation requirements, planting specificationsand tree survival requirements. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Scaled plot plan showing location size and species of all trees on the lot which have a diameter of 6 inches or f more at 4,5 feet above ground, all existing improvements, all proposed improvements, and property setbacks. Mark all trees proposed for removal. Mark the planting location, size and species for all proposed ;replacement trees. (If replacement is proposed for another parcel of land, a plot plan of that parcel is required with the sante information notated.) EXPLAIN NEED TO REMOVE TREE(S) t4 e revel t �r�scs►l 1 .A� • IL W • L I I have reviewed the Tybee Island Land Development Code, Article 7, Tree Removal Regulations, and hereby agree to comply with the provisions thereof. understand a ree Removal Permit Application may require 5 days to process. Date 3.2 ;II ,does i. o4 wa,r+i. 40 re.movc. htckb¢ rc- Owner or Applicant Signature Owner or Applicant Printed Name Mel TREE REMOVAL REGULATIONS Permit Not Required • Trees endangering or obstructing public safety and welfare, as determined by Zoning Administrator or designee. • Trimming or pruning, provided it is not to the point of causing permanent damage or de facto removal. • In utility rights -of -way by the utility company. Permits Required • Any significant tree: 10 inches or more DBH (diameter at 4.5 feet above ground) of these species. Southern red cedar Juniperus silicola Oak Quercus Magnolia grandiflora Hickory Carya Sugarberry Celtis laevigata Hackberry Celtis laevigata Red Bay Persea borbonia Spiney Ash Xanthoxylum clava - herculis Toothache tree Xanthoxylum clava - herculis Sycamore Platanus occidentalis Tupelo Nyssa Sweetgum Liquidamber styracua American Holly Ilex opaca Other native hardwoods Angiosperms • Land clearing or removing trees 6" DBH or larger to a density below 3 trees per 4,500 square feet. Six inch pines and local palms plus other 6" trees count toward meeting density requirements. Conditions for Receiving Permit to Remove SIGNIFICANT Tree • Removal necessary to make reasonable beneficial, economic use of property; no feasible alternative determination for each significant tree proposed for removal. i `` • For infrastructure improvement (water /sewer systems, streets, etc.), no alternatives available. 1 ?'S 0 • City manager or designees must confirm this in writing. • Each significant tree removed must be replaced inch for inch in the same species. (0 • For each significant tree cut, its replacement trees shall be considered as only one tree for purpose of calculating post removal density. In other words, the replacement must be inch - for -inch, not tree - for -tree. / 0� Requirements for Receiving Permit • Must maintain minimum tree density of 3 trees per 4,500 square feet or the pre - removal density if it is less than 3 trees per 4,500 square feet. • Tree survey on sketch/plat showing all trees 6 inches DBH (diameter at 4.5 feet above ground). • Note trees to be removed. • Note location, size and type of replacement trees. • Subdivisions and site plan reviews show all significant trees plus all drainage and utility structures, water /sewer lines, streets, sidewalks, driveways, final site contours, building footprints and other impacts on significant existing trees. Mitigation Required • When any significant tree is cut. • When cutting trees reduces the density below the required • When tree is cut prior to receiving a permit. minimum of 3 trees per 4,500 square feet. Standards for Tree Planting and Replacement • Cut after valid permit: o Replacement trees must be botanically compatible with local conditions, healthy, disease and pest free, at least 2 inches DBH. o Property owner /permittee may select species of replacement trees from native species list (currently the significant tree list plus pines and locally native palms). o Replacement trees must be planted immediately after construction or in the earliest growing season thereafter. • Cut without permit: o Must replace trees with like species and size to those cut. o If the above is not possible, one 2" replacement tree for each 2" of trees cut shall be selected from the approved species list (currently the significant tree list plus pines and locally native palms). • All moved or replacement trees must survive at least 2 calendar years for full compliance with Code; replanted trees that become unhealthy or die must be removed and replaced during good planting conditions within 1 year. • Off -site planting option: if not possible to replace the removed trees inch - for -inch on site, applicant may: o Plant required trees on city property in location specified by the Zoning Administrator or designee. o Make a monetary donation to Palms Up fund per established fee schedule. Penalties for Removing Trees Without Permit: These penalties are mandatory, not discretionary. • Fine not to exceed $1,000 per tree upon being found guilty of violation. • In lieu of or in addition to the above, required replacement of cut trees in compliance with all above standards for replacement. • When associated with construction, pursuant to a building permit, no Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until violation is corrected. Appeals: City staff decisions made under the Tree Ordinance may be appealed to the Mayor and Council under established procedures.