15-031CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 1.5 -031
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TREE REPLACEMENT POLICY FOR CITY
TRAIL /SIDEWALK PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood (City) has adopted a Tree Preservation and
Replacement Policy (the Policy) for the purpose of protecting natural vegetation in new
developments and construction sites; and
WHEREAS, the Policy does not require the City to replace trees lost to public
improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken a program of building trails /sidewalks in the
community, which frequently results in loss of trees within the public rights -of -way; and
WHEREAS, the City values and wishes to preserve the tree -lined appearance of various
streets within the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Shorewood City Council hereby
approves the following tree replacement policy:
A. In instances where trail /sidewalk construction projects result in loss of significant trees or
significant clusters of vegetation (at the discretion of the City Council), as defined in the Policy,
the City shall offer abutting property owners replacement trees as follows:
If the property owner wishes to plant the trees, it will be offered two, two -inch
caliper, deciduous trees, or two, four -foot high, coniferous trees from a list of
available trees provided by the City. Under this option, the owner is responsible
for initial and ongoing care and maintenance of the trees.
2. If the property owner prefers planted trees, the City will plant one, two -inch
caliper, deciduous tree, or one, four -foot high, coniferous tree from a list of
available trees provided by the City. Under this option, initial care and
maintenance will be done by the City's tree vendor. Ongoing care and
maintenance of the trees will be the responsibility of the property owner.
All replacement trees must be planted outside the public right -of -way or easement
areas, but no farther away than 20 feet from such right -of -way or easement.
B. In instances where the City must acquire public right -of -way or easements, replacement
trees may be provided as part of the financial compensation negotiated through the acquisition
process.
ADOPTED by the Shorewood City Council this 27th day of April, 2015.
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