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(2) Scope and A~plicabili¢~. Sections 6.300 to 6.335 and any administrative rules issued thereunder apply to the removal of significant trees when that removal is not associated with development activity requiring a permit or land use approval under chapter 9 of this code, and to the removal of street trees. Removal of significant trees for purposes of development is governed by provisions in chapter 9 of this code. 6.304 Tree Removal and Replacement - Tree Verification. Prior to a site change that impacts a significant tree, a tree verification request form shall be submitted to the city for verification regarding the status of the tree. Verification shall be b~sed on: (a) Where the change involves the removal of a tree, whether the removal meets the criteria for exemption under section 6.310 Tree Removal and Replacement ~ Exemptions. (b) Whether the subject tree is within an area subject to a prior approved tree prese~ation plan or conditions associated with an approved conditional use permit, plarmed unit development, site review or subdivision to which the parcel on which the tree is located is a part of~ For any such parcel, the city approved plan or approved modifications shall control tree preservation and removal. 6.305 Tree Removal and Replacement - Permit Reqnired. (1) No person shall remove a significant tree, a heritage tree within the public right-of-way, or a street tree without first verifying the status of the tree as required in section 6.304 Tree Removal and Replacement - Tree Verification and obtaining a tree removal permit. A tree removal permit is not necess~ if during the tree verification review it is determined the removal is specifically exernpt under section 6.310 Tree Removal and Replacement - Exemptions. (2) Topping of a si~ficant tree, a heritage tree within the public right-of-way, or a street tree shall constitute removal of that tree, subject to the permit requirements of this section, unless other~vise exempt under section 6.310 Tree Removal and Replacement - Exemptions. 6.310 Tree Removal and Replacement - Exemptions. The following tree removals are exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under section 6.305 Tree Removal and Replacement - Permit Required: (a') Residential lots under 20~000 square feet. Removal of significant trees from a parcel ofproper~ not subject to the provisions of subparagraph (c) of this section with an area of less than 20,000 square feet, when: (1) Such parcel is occupied by a dwelling or duplex; (2) An application to construct a dwelling or duplex on the parcel is being reviewed by the city. However, no significant trees may be removed prior to the approval of the building permit; or (3) The city has entered into an agreement authorizing the start of construction for a dwelling or duplex. (b) Lots 20,000 square feet or lar~. Removal of up to 5 significant trees within a period of 12 consecutive months from a parcel ofproper~ not subject to the provisions of subparagraph (c) of this section consisting of 20,000 or more square Ordinance ~ 4