O-790-93 05/24/93VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE NO. 7/N9
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28
OF THE LEMONT VILLAGE CODE,
ENTITLED "TREES AND SHRUBS"
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
This
day of
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, ill, and
DuPage, Illinois, this
day of " ern (/ , 1993
, 1993
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE NO. 7/ , 0
DATE OF APPROVAL 4C-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28 OF
THE LEMONT VILLAGE CODE, ENTITLED
"TREES AND SHRUBS"
WHEREAS, The Village of Lemont has the authority to regulate
matters affecting the health, safety, and welfare of the community;
and
WHEREAS, Chapter 12.28 of the Lemont Village Code, entitled
"Trees and Shrubs," regulates the planting, maintenance, protection
and removal of trees in public places; and
WHEREAS, trees are an important natural resource with
significant benefits to the public, including beautification,
wildlife habitat, inhibition of stormwater runoff and soil erosion,
protection from extremes of weather, reduction of pollution, and
enhancement of property values; and
WHEREAS, the Village President and the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont have determined that it is in the best
interest of the Village of Lemont to strengthen the rules,
regulations and standards for the protection of trees and shrubs in
the Village.
BE IT ORDAINED by the President and the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont that Chapter 12.28 of the Lemont Village Code
is repealed and replaced by the following:
Sections:
12.28.010
12.28.020
12.28.030
12.28.040
12.28.050
12.29.060
12.29.070
TREES AND SHRUBS
Definitions.
Planting.
Trimming, Pruning & Other Maintenance.
Tree Removal.
Tree Protection During Construction.
Compliance with Other Ordinances.
Penalties.
12.28.010 DEFINITIONS.
AUGER To tunnel or bore through the root system of a tree as an
alternative to trenching.
CALIPER The diameter of the tree trunk, measured 12 inches above
the ground level.
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CRITICAL ROOT ZONE (CRZ) The area within which tree roots should
remain undisturbed. For purposes of this ordinance, the diameter
of the CRZ may be estimated as either 2 feet for every inch of tree
caliper, or the area enclosed by the dripline of the tree.
DRIP LINE An imaginary line along the ground, equal in lateral
extent to the perimeter of the crown of a tree.
PROTECTED TREE A tree located in a parkway or other public
property, a conservation easement, or a tree designated as
protected in an approved tree -care or landscape plan submitted as
part of a proposed development.
PUBLIC LANDS Areas dedicated or proposed to be dedicated to the
public including, but not limited to, street rights -of -way, park
sites, school sites, storm water detention or retention areas, and
other property owned by a governmental unit.
TREE SURVEY A drawing representing an accurate survey of the
location, type, and size of existing trees of a designated minimum
caliper, and the general locations of other trees and vegetation.
12.28.020 PLANTING.
Wherever trees or shrubs are planted on public lands, or required
on private property as part of an approved landscape plan or tree
replacement plan, the regulations specified below shall apply.
A. It is unlawful to plant any tree or shrub in any public street
or parkway or other public place without having first secured a
permit from the Lemont Department of Public Works. There shall be
no charge for such permit.
B. No permit for the planting of a tree or shrub on public lands
shall be issued unless:
1. The tree or shrub does not create an obstruction to a
required visibility (sight) triangle.
2. The tree or shrub does not conflict with a utility service
connection.
3. The tree or shrub does not conflict with a utility pole or
street light.
4. The tree or shrub is listed in the Lemont Design Standards
as an acceptable species.
5. New trees are planted and maintained in compliance with
the Lemont Design Standards.
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12.28.030 TREE TRIMMING, PRUNING AND OTHER MAINTENANCE.
Wherever trees are trimmed, pruned, or otherwise maintained on
public lands or on private property as part of an approved
landscape plan or tree preservation and replacement plan, the
regulations specified below shall apply.
A. Trees shall be trimmed to maintain an eight (8) foot clearance
above a sidewalk, street, alley or other public way, and all
parking spaces and access drives, whether public or private. A
fourteen (14) foot clearance shall be maintained above all loading
areas, service drives, and fire lanes.
B. The Lemont Department of Public Works may trim that portion of
any tree or shrub which encroaches on any sidewalk, street or other
public property, regardless of the location of the tree or shrub on
public or private property.
C. Newly planted trees on public property and as required by an
approved landscape plan shall be trimmed to remove crossing
branches after planting.
D. Tree species and cultivars sensitive to direct sunlight shall
be wrapped with an appropriate tree paper from late fall to early
spring to protect the tree from sunscald.
E. Organic matter should be added where trees are planted in soils
having high clay content.
F. Where drainage is poor, adequate drainage shall be provided by
elevating the root ball or by installing a perforated drain tile.
G. A wood -chip mulch should be used around the base of newly -
planted trees to conserve moisture.
H. If young trees require stabilization, staking or guy wires
shall be attached to trees.
I. Tree wells or retaining walls shall be used to protect trees
affected by changes in grade within the critical root zone.
12.28.040 TREE PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION.
During construction, including grading, earthwork, and excavating
activities, all trees on public lands, trees within conservation
easements, and trees on private property to be protected in
accordance with an approved landscape plan or tree preservation
plan shall be protected by one or more of the following methods, as
appropriate:
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A. Placement of a minimum three - foot -high snow fence, or similar
barrier, at a radius from the trunk equal to or greater than the
dripline of the tree. Except as otherwise permitted herein, no
construction equipment, grading or excavating, or stockpiling of
fill or other materials shall be permitted within the area so
protected. Grade changes within the protected area shall not be
created except where essential to provide positive drainage or
where protective measures are taken in compliance with this
ordinance.
B. Augering rather than trenching, for any necessary utility
installation within the critical root zone (CRZ) of the tree.
C. Cleanly cutting roots and treating them with a tree wound
dressing, if augering is impractical.
D. Transplanting trees, when possible and using good arborcultural
practices, to acceptable alternative locations.
12.28.050 TREE DAMAGE, INJURY & REMOVAL.
A. It is unlawful to remove, intentionally damage or injure, or
cut down any tree or shrub, or portion thereof, on any public land
or conservation easement unless a permit has been obtained from the
Department of Public Works.
B. No permit for tree or shrub removal shall be permitted unless:
1) Removal of the tree would remove a hazard;
2) The tree is diseased or weakened;
3) Removal of the tree is recommended by good arborcultural
practice to achieve a healthier wooded area;
4) Removal of the tree is necessary to provide ingress and
egress.
12.28.060 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER ORDINANCES.
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed as relief from the
provisions of any other Village of Lemont ordinance, state or
federal regulations. Where the provisions of this ordinance
directly conflict with any other ordinance, the more stringent of
the two shall prevail.
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12.28.070 VIOLATIONS & PENALTIES.
A. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this
chapter, where no other penalty is provided, shall be fined not
less than twenty -five dollars nor more than one - thousand dollars
for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed
on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
B. Where public trees have been intentionally removed, damaged or
injured in violation of this ordinance, the violator shall pay
compensation to the Village of Lemont in the amount of the value of
the tree(s) or shrub(s) affected, as determined by a certified
arborist's appraisal.
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT TEN (10) DAYS
FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION, WHICH SHALL
BE IN PAMPHLET FORM.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DuPAGE, ILLINOIS,
on this °" l . day of � � , 1993.
Barbara Buschman
Alice Chin
Keith Latz
William Margalus
Richard Rimbo
Ralph Schobert
AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT
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Approved by me this dif day of
Attest:
CHARLENE M.SMOLLEN, Village Clerk
, 1993
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RIC ARD A. KWASN KI, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Village Clerk