O-789-93 05/24/93VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE NO. lee,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 456,
AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO
TREE PRESERVATION AND REPLACEMENT
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
This ER 1f 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
dayof __Y� , 1993
1993
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE NO. 71
DATE OF APPROVAL 5--.P."/`-'93
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF
ORDINANCE NO. 456, AS AMENDED,
PERTAINING TO TREE PRESERVATION AND REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, The Village of Lemont has the authority to regulate
matters affecting the health, safety and welfare of the community;
and
WHEREAS, Ordinance Number 456, the Lemont Subdivision
Regulations, provides for the orderly and harmonious development of
the Village and its planning area; 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 to protect and preserve the remaining
stands of mature trees by discouraging unnecessary disturbance of
trees during the development of land.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and the Board
of Trustees of the Village of Lemont that Ordinance No. 456 known
as the Lemont Subdivision Regulations is hereby amended to provide
the following:
SECTION 1. That a new Section IV -B -9 is hereby adopted and
inserted as follows:
9. A tree survey illustrating the location, species, and
caliper (diameter) of all trees of eight inches caliper or
greater, and which trees are to be removed.
SECTION 2. That a new Section IV -C -12 is hereby adopted and
inserted as follows:
12. If a tree survey is required, proposed method of tree
preservation and replacement shall be described.
SECTION 3. That the existing Section XI -G is hereby changed
to Section XI -H and a new Section XI -G is hereby adopted and
inserted as follows:
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G. TREES
1. All trees greater than eight inches caliper (measured
one foot above the ground) and located within existing or
proposed public lands, required front or rear yards, or
common open space areas shall be preserved, or replaced
in accordance with this Section, unless:
a. The tree is a hazard;
b. Removal of the tree is required to provide
ingress and egress;
c. The tree is diseased or weakened;
d. Removal of the tree is recommended by good
arborcultural practice to help achieve a healthier
wooded area;
e. Removal of the tree is necessary to achieve an
essential grade change or positive drainage.
2. During construction, all trees to be preserved shall
be protected by one or more of the the following methods,
as appropriate:
a. Placement of a snow fence or other barrier at a
radius from the trunk equal to or greater than the
dripline of the tree, which shall indicate the zone
to be protected from construction equipment,
grading, excavating, and the stockpiling of fill or
other materials.
b. Augering instead of trenching where where
utilities are installed within the area enclosed by
the dripline.
c. Transplantation, when possible and when using
good arborcultural practices.
3. If trees to be preserved are removed or damaged
during construction, such trees shall be replaced
according to the following schedule:
a. Two (2) 2.5 -inch trees, or equivalent, for each
tree measuring 8 -12 inches in caliper.
b. Three (3) 2.5 -inch trees, or equivalent, for
each tree measuring 13 -18 inches in caliper.
c. Four (4) 2.5 -inch trees, or equivalent, for
each tree measuring 19 -24 inches in caliper.
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d. Five (5) 2.5 -inch trees, or equivalent, for
each tree measuring 25 -30 inches in caliper.
4. Where tree replacement on -site is impractical, the
Village may allow planting of replacment trees at a
suitable location off -site.
5. Street trees, as required by Section XI- D -2 -h, shall
not be considered replacement trees for purposes of this
Section.
SECTION 4. 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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DuPAGE, ILLINOIS,
on this day of , 1993.
AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT
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Barbara Buschman
Alice Chin
Keith Latz
William Margalus
Richard Rimbo
Ralph Schobert
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Village Clerk
Approved by me this "2 Lf day of 'nay
Attest:
, 1993
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ARD A. KWAS
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illage President