1. Tree replacement shall be determined according to the DBH of the tree to be removed. The total DBH of the replanted trees shall equal the DBH of the tree to be removed. The DBH of the replacement trees must be the largest reasonable available by local nurseries.

2. The location of the replacement trees shall meet one or more of the following at the discretion of the Urban Forester:

a. In the public right-of-way adjoining the property where the tree to be removed is located, in accordance with PCC 20.40.070. The Urban Forester shall consult with the City Engineer to avoid conflict with current and future utilities.

b. On the property where the tree to be removed is located. Site characteristics shall be taken into consideration.

c. If no suitable place exists on the property where the tree to be removed is located or in the adjoining right-of-way, the applicant may plant trees on another property in the neighborhood with the permission of the property owner.

d. If no suitable place exists on the property where the tree to be removed is located, the applicant may, in lieu of planting, pay a mitigation fee into the City’s tree fund in accordance with fees set by the Urban Forester.

B. When the Urban Forester determines that the above mitigation requirements create an unreasonable burden to a property owner, the Urban Forester may adjust the mitigation requirements. Mitigation shall not be reduced if it is determined that an intentional violation exists.

C. If any replacement tree dies within three years of the planting, the property owner shall replace the tree. No replacement tree shall be cut without a permit under this Chapter.