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(1) Implement Metro Plan and refinement plan policies related to vegetation preservation; (2) Maintain a minimum level of tree canopy cover throughout the city while addressing the city's goals for a healthy economy, affordable housing, and reduced sprawl; (3) Mitigate the impacts of development on the essential functions of the urban forest through requirements for preservation and replacement of tree canopy cover; (4) Ensure a healthy future urban forest by encouraging protection of mixed age stands of trees and promoting a diversity of tree species; and (5) Maintain a safe and attractive environment for residents and workers by requiring the integration of urban forestry principles into the design of new development. 9.6882 Ap icabili of Tree Preservation and Removal Standards. Unless exempt under EC 9.6 8 8 5 (1), the standards in EC 9.6885(2) apply: (1) Prior to city approval of an agreement or permit, including, but not limited to development permits and grading permits, for development activity that would result in the removal of a significant tree on the development site; or (2) when another section of this land use code specifically requires compliance with the standards; or (3) To all subsequent actions impacting trees on property subject to an approved conditional use permit, planned unit development, site review, or subdivision that includes a tree removal/preservation plan or conditions related to tree removal or preservation. 9.6883 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 based on: (1) where the change involves the removal of a tree, whether the removal meets the criteria for exemption under EC 9.6885(l) Tree Preservation and Removal Standards -- Exemptions from Standards. (2) Whether the subject tree is within an area subject to a prior approved tree preservation plan or conditions associated with an approved. conditional use permit, planned 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. 9.6585 Tree Preservation and Removal Standards. (1) Exemptions from Standards. The standards in this section do not apply to an application for development activity that includes or will result in: (a) Residential Lots Under 20,000 Square Feet. Removal of significant trees from a parcel of property not subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of Ordinance - 282