65A-8-304. Guidelines and standards for granting or denying applications to alter or remove trees.
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Effective 5/1/2024
65A-8-304. Guidelines and standards for granting or denying applications to alter or remove trees.
The division shall consider the following criteria in granting or denying an application:
(1)the physical condition of the heritage tree or trees with respect to:
(a)insect infestation;
(b)disease;
(c)danger of falling;
(d)proximity to existing or proposed structures; and
(e)interference with utility services;
(2)the necessity of alteration or removal of the heritage tree or trees in order to construct proposed improvements and allow economic enjoyment of property;
(3)the topography of the land and the effect of removal of the heritage tree or trees on:
(a)erosion;
(b)soil retention; and
(c)the diversion or increased flow of surface waters resultant upon alteration or removal;
(4)the number of heritage trees existing in the neighborhood on improved property;
(5)the effect alteration or removal would have on established standards and property values in the area; and
(6)the number of heritage trees the particular parcel can support according to good forestry practices.
Amended by Chapter 507 , 2024 General Session