A. This chapter applies to the removal or topping of trees in the city limits of city of Anacortes and is organized into the following sections:

General provisions contains introduction and definitions and general provisions that apply to the remainder of Chapter 16.50.

Standards for tree conservation establishes minimum standards for tree conservation required for residential subdivisions and short plats under this chapter. No person shall do any development activity, including but not limited to clearing, grading, and excavation without approved tree protection measures properly installed and maintained. These standards are intended to augment existing land clearing and landscaping standards contained in the city of Anacortes Municipal Code and provide incentives for tree retention during project development and clear and consistent standards for tree planting for new development projects. In the case of any conflicts, the most stringent requirement shall be applied. (Ord. 2756 Att. F, 2006)