§ 30-5-321. CLEARING OF VEGETATION.

(A)

Clearing of vegetation is prohibited unless the director determines that the clearing:

(1)

is in accordance with a subdivision construction plan;

(2)

is permitted under this section or Section 30-5-322 ( Clearing For A Roadway ); or

(3)

is not development, as that term is defined in Chapter 30-1 ( General Requirements and Procedures ).

(B)

Clearing of vegetation for agricultural operations is prohibited if an application to develop for a non-agricultural use has been granted or is pending. The director may waive this prohibition after determining that the clearing has a bonafide agricultural purpose and is unrelated to the proposed development or sale of the land for non-agricultural uses.

(C)

A person may clear an area up to 15 feet wide or remove a tree with a diameter of not more than eight inches to perform surveying or geologic testing in preparation for final plat approval.

Source: City Code Section 25-8-321; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 031211-42; Ord. No. 20170615-102 , Pt. 46, 6-15-17.