Tree Survey and Superimposed Tree Survey
Checklist
Tree Survey
The items below must be shown in / or
addressed on Tree Surveys that are submitted to the City of Farmington
Hills for review.
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Minimum scale 1" = 50'. The scale must be the same as the
site plan.
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Show dimensions of parcel.
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Show only existing structures on the plan.
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Trees 6" DBH (Diameter at Breast Height)
or larger are to be tagged in the field with metal tree tags and shown
on the plan with the corresponding number including trees within 25'
of property lines and trees affected by road improvements and/or
off-site utilities.
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Include a list of all trees on site with
their corresponding tree inventory number and a disposition (save or
remove). Indicate common name, botanical name, size and condition. If
this list is too extensive to fit on the plan and is in a separate
book, a note indicating so must be included on the plan.
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Show existing grades either with contour
lines at two (2) foot intervals or spot grade at the base of each
tree.
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The Tree Survey is to be signed or sealed
by a land surveyor and a registered Landscape Architect, Arborist or
Forester.
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For tracts of land 10 acres or above
submit an aerial photo, minimum 1" = 100'.
Superimposed Tree Survey
Please submit two copies of a Superimposed
Tree Survey that includes all of the above information in addition to
the following:
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Indicate with a note that trees to be removed must be marked
in the field with red paint or flags and inspected by the Planning
Office prior to any trees being removed.
Tree Protection Ordinance Checklist
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Indicate with a note that a Tree Permit
must be obtained from the Planning Office prior to any trees being
removed.
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Indicate proposed structures and
improvements.
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Show graphically the trees to be removed,
to remain or to be relocated. Suggested symbols:
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Include a table indicating:
total number of trees on site
total number of trees to be removed
total number of replacement trees required to be planted on site
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If existing trees are to be relocated,
show the proposed location for such trees, together with a statement
as to how such trees are to be protected and/or stored during land
clearance and construction and how they are to be maintained after
construction.
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Show proposed grades either with contour
lines at two (2') foot intervals or spot grades to show how proposed
grading will affect trees.
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Include a statement showing how trees to
remain are to be protected on a permanent basis including the proposed
use of tree wells, protective barriers, tunneling or retaining walls.
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Show location of protective wood snow
fence around the drip-line of relocated trees and trees to remain.
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The Superimposed Tree Survey is to be
signed or sealed by a land surveyor and a registered Landscape
Architect, Arborist or Forester.
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