§ 19.6. Removal of Structurally Declining Trees.

Trees that are identified as posing a risk of failure (whole tree falling or large tree parts breaking off) and documented in writing by a professional landscape forester or I.S.A. Certified Arborist, in accordance with commonly accepted "hazard evaluation" techniques and practices, and not caused by development activities, may be authorized by the arborist for removal without penalty. Site density units must still be met; removal requests shall be accompanied with an amendment to the replanting plan. These trees, because of poor structural attributes, shall not be counted as heritage or specimen trees.