A building site plan that will affect any trees should include the following features:

• A tree survey identifying the size, species, and location of all hardwoods of 6 inch or larger diameter at breast height (DBH) and all pines of 12 inch DBH or larger.  (However, please note that all trees with a DBH of 6 inches or more need a permit to be removed, including pines.)
• Trees to be saved and trees to be destroyed or impacted.
• Identification of “boundary trees” on adjacent properties.
• Topography at two-foot contour intervals.
• Existing and proposed structures, including driveways and parking areas, water detention ponds, utilities, material staging areas, and all areas requiring cut or fill.
• Identification of the root save area (critical root zone), along with a calculation of the percentage of the area to be impacted by construction.
• Location of tree protection fences.
• A proposed tree replacement plan, as well as the manner that the newly planted trees will be watered.  A paid maintenance contract may be required.
• If a construction limit line is established on the plan it must also be established by a tree protection fence on site, beyond which no activity is allowable [Sec. 158-105(a)(b)]