Timber Removal Ordinance

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Timber Removal Ordinance
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Applicability

• These requirements apply to a site which
• Will not be developed within three years after
  timber removal.
• Is one (1) acre in size or larger and 5,000 sq ft
  or more of the tree canopy is going to be
  harvested, cut, or removed within a 1 (one) year
  period, or
• Is having timber harvested, cut, or removed for
  the purposes of conducting Forestry Land
  Management Practices.

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One Acre

• One acre 43,560 sq ft. or a square 209 on
  each side. 5,000 square feet a circle with a
  radius of only 40 feet.
  
  

209 feet
209 feet

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Exemptions are granted if undue hardship can be
proven.

• Such applications shall be made to the Municipal
  Forester and shall show
• 1. Special conditions peculiar to the property
  that cause the undue hardship
• 2. How enforcement of the rules will deprive the
  landowner of rights commonly enjoyed by others in
  similar areas
• 3. That the granting of the modification will not
  confer on the landowner a special privilege that
  would be denied to other applicants
• 4. That the modification request is not based on
  conditions or circumstances that are the result
  of actions by the applicant
• 5. That the request does not arise from a
  condition relating to land or building use,
  either permitted or legally nonconforming, on a
  neighboring property and
• 6. The granting of a modification will not
  adversely affect water quality.

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Timber Removal Permit

• The permit is good for 180 days for cutting,
  removal, or harvesting timber and is effective
  for another 12 months for re-vegetation. If
  removal activity is not complete during the 180
  days, a new permit must be applied for. One
  permit extension of up to 90 days may be granted
  by the Municipal Forester.

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Info needed for the Permit Application
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Revegetation Plan

• The Revegetation Management Plan shall identify
  and demonstrate the following
• The location of the mandated 50 undisturbed
  buffer around the perimeter and any other tree
  protection areas, including types of existing
  vegetation and trees.
• Location of Tree Removal Areas.
• Location of revegetation areas and types of
  trees/vegetation to be planted.
• The method used to regenerate the tree removal
  area.
• Contours of land in 10 foot increments.
• Location of watercourses.
• Additional info as required by the Inspection
  Department or the Municipal Forester.

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Revegetation Plan (Contd)

• Revegetation of the site must be completed within
  12 months of the timber removal.
• Tennessee Division of Forestry BMPs must be
  utilized.
• The use of a Master Logger is highly encouraged.
• At the completion of revegetation an inspection
  must be requested.

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Map for Revegetation Plan
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Permit Fees

• 30 per acre with 100 minimum.
• 5.00 Administration Fee (non-refundable)
• 10.00 Technology Fee (non-refundable)
• After satisfactory completion of the required
  re-vegetation the surety bond will be released.
  Surety bond can be in the form of a Letter of
  Credit or a Cashiers Check.