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right-of-way use permit if such a permit is required to construct the improvements which necessitate the tree(s) removal. (3) The Fire Marshal issues a written determination that the tree(s) need to be removed in order to protect from fire danger structures which exist or for which a building permit has been issued. (b) In addition to compliance with at least one of the criteria in subsection (a) of this section, the applicant shall show in their application technical report how all tree felling complies with all of the following criteria: (1) guidelines; The logging plan meets or exceeds Oregon Department of Forestry (2) The methods of proposed removal and mitigation are compatible with generally accepted principles of arboriculture, horticulture, silviculture, ecology and landscape architecture; (3) Adequacy of the proposal to plant vegetation to mitigate environmental effects of the removal of the trees to be felled. To meet this criterion the applicant must detail the trees or other vegetation to be planted to mitigate the loss of the trees being proposed for removal. If no mitigation planting is proposed, the applicant must show why mitigation planting is not possible or appropriate; (4) The proposal minimizes or mitigates the effect the tree removal will have on the environmental quality of the area, including scenic and wildlife habitat values; and (5) Considering the topography of the land, the proposal minimizes or mitigates the effect of the felling on erosion, soil retention, stability of earth, flow and character of surface waters and steams, and nearby trees and windbreaks. (6) Except as provided in subparagraph (7) of this subsection, no motorized vehicles, other than vehicles with rubber tires shall be used to remove trees from a lot, nor shall a road be constructed as part of any logging permit. (7) An exception to the criteria of subparagraph (6) of this subsection may be granted by the City if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that wooded areas along ridgelines and hilltops would be retained for their scenic and wildlife habitat values, and wooded areas along property lines would be retained to provide buffers from adjacent properties. (c) In addition to compliance with the criteria in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, in the event a plot plan for full development of the property has not been approved, the applicant shall show in the application technical report how the proposed tree felling is Administrative Order - 7 r: \adminord\rule\OOtreerem2ao. wpd(03/14/00)