Common use of Tree Protection Clause in Contracts

Tree Protection. Before the commencement of Works, a Tree Protection Zone/s (TPZ) must be established around all tree/s to be retained within the site boundary. Tree protection must be maintained in accordance with the AS 4970-2009: Protection of Trees on Development Sites. The tree protection measures and zones offered by the Entrant must be approved by the Land Owners Representative prior to works commencing. Each TPZ must have: • Mulch installed and maintained to a depth of 75mm for the duration of Works; and The following works shall be excluded from within any TPZ: • Soil cut or fill including excavation and trenching; • Soil cultivation, disturbance or compaction; • Stockpiling or storage of bulk materials including soil, gravel, sand or similar materials; • The movement and storage of plant, equipment and vehicles; • The disposal of any toxic liquids including paint, solvents, cement slurry, fuel and oil; • The disposal or storage of building materials; • The erection of site offices or sheds; and • Any action likely to the impact on tree health or structure. The Entrant shall be responsible for notifying the Land Owners Representative prior to any Works within the Tree Protection Zone of any tree. The Entrant must obtain written approval from the Land Owners Representative prior to the removal or pruning of any tree. Approval must be obtained from the Land Owners Representative before cutting any roots >50mm diameter. All roots to be cut are to be cut by hand and covered with topsoil, hessian or similar biodegradable matter to buffer drying and cement contamination. If, in the Land Owners Representative’s opinion, the Entrant has cut the roots to the detriment of the tree, the Entrant will be required to replace the damaged tree with a new 500Lt tree approved by the Land Owners Representative. A penalty of $15,000 shall apply in the event that: • The Entrant is responsible for the damage or removal of any existing trees; • The Entrant is responsible for unauthorised root system damage or removal; and/or • The Entrant fails to notify the Land Owners Representative of uncovered root systems.

Tree Protection. Before the commencement of Works, Submit a Tree Protection Zone/s Permit application. Driveways shall be constructed with permeable pavers where slope is under 5% Impermeable paving is permissible where the driveway is over 5% slope Patios and walkways shall be constructed with permeable pavers, decomposed granite or other permeable materials and applicant shall provide a permeability certificate Impermeable surfaces adjacent to pools shall be limited to a 10’ radius outboard A stormwater control plan on a form established by the Contra Costa Clean Water Program shall be completed for each project demonstrating compliance by the Municipal Regional Water Quality Permit 3.0 established by the CA Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPZNPDES). Detention basins for regulating stormwater shall not be constructed within 10’ of downhill adjoining properties Windows facing side property lines shall have a 5’ minimum sill height, except as otherwise required by fire code (does not apply to ground floor windows) Compressors, pumps and HVAC equipment shall not be located between the front of residence and the front property line or secondary frontage and shall not be located within 10’ of a side or rear property line Submit a water budget consistent with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) demonstrating water use of no more than 500 gallons per 10,000 sq. ft. of lot area per day. The landscape area of single-family residence, or duplexes shall be designed with no more than 20% of the landscaped area planted in turf or plants that are not water-wise as defined as needing “low” or “very low” water per Water Use Classifications of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) established by the Water Use Efficiency Office of the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) or other sources as verified by a licensed landscape architect. Each dwelling unit must demonstrate legal access meeting current fire district standards which shall be established around all tree/s demonstrated by a sign off from the Fire District prior to application submittal Utilities shall be retained within the site boundary. Tree protection must be maintained installed underground in accordance with applicable underground utility ordinances and with the AS 4970-2009: Protection of Trees on Development Sites. The tree protection measures rules and zones offered by the Entrant must be approved by the Land Owners Representative prior to works commencing. Each TPZ must have: • Mulch installed and maintained to a depth of 75mm for the duration of Works; and The following works shall be excluded from within any TPZ: • Soil cut or fill including excavation and trenching; • Soil cultivation, disturbance or compaction; • Stockpiling or storage of bulk materials including soil, gravel, sand or similar materials; • The movement and storage of plant, equipment and vehicles; • The disposal of any toxic liquids including paint, solvents, cement slurry, fuel and oil; • The disposal or storage of building materials; • The erection of site offices or sheds; and • Any action likely to the impact on tree health or structure. The Entrant shall be responsible for notifying the Land Owners Representative prior to any Works within the Tree Protection Zone of any tree. The Entrant must obtain written approval from the Land Owners Representative prior to the removal or pruning of any tree. Approval must be obtained from the Land Owners Representative before cutting any roots >50mm diameter. All roots to be cut are to be cut by hand and covered with topsoil, hessian or similar biodegradable matter to buffer drying and cement contamination. If, in the Land Owners Representative’s opinion, the Entrant has cut the roots to the detriment regulations of the tree, the Entrant will be required to replace the damaged tree with a new 500Lt tree approved by the Land Owners Representative. A penalty of $15,000 shall apply in the event that: • The Entrant is responsible for the damage or removal of any existing trees; • The Entrant is responsible for unauthorised root system damage or removal; and/or • The Entrant fails to notify the Land Owners Representative of uncovered root systems.state Public Utilities Commission (6-2053)