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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 such lot is being reviewed by the city. However, no significant trees may be removed prior to the approval of the development 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 Larger Removal of up to 5 significant trees within a period of 12 consecutive months from a parcel of property not subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section consisting of 20,000 or more square feet of area; (c) Land Use Approvals. Any tree removal on property subject to an approved conditional use permit, planned unit development, site review, or subdivision that include a tree removal/ preservation plan or conditions related to tree removal or retention. In those areas, that plan or city approved modifications thereto control tree removal. This exemption does not apply to the removal of a street tree, which must be authorized by a permit issued pursuant to EC 6.3 Tree Removal and Replacement - Permit Required; (d) Tree Removal Permit. Any tree removal specifically authorized by, and carried out in conformity with a city- approved tree removal permit under EC Chapter 6. (e) Habitat Restoration. Removal of trees by the city or as authorized by the city for the purpose of implementation of a city - approved habitat restoration plan, and the express purpose of the plan is to restore native plant communities, enhance fish or wildlife habitat, or similar restoration purposes; (fl Hazardous Trees. 1. The removal of hazardous trees on private property, provided that prior to removal the property owner submits to the city a written evaluation of each tree proposed for removal prepared by a certified arborist declaring the tree(s) to be hazardous and recommending immediate removal. The written evaluation shall be on a form prescribed by the city manager pursuant to section 2.019 C� Manager - Administrative and Rulemaking Authority; 2. The removal of hazardous trees by the city or under contract with the city, on public property or street right -of -way, provided the city's urban forester issues a written evaluation of each tree proposed for removal declaring the tree(s) to be hazardous and recommending imm ediate removal; (g) Fire Hazard Abatement. Removal of trees that the city fire marshal has declared in writing poses a potential fire hazard to existing structures; or (h) Diseased or Dig Trees. Removal of a diseased or dying tree, provided Ordinance - 283