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protective barrier proposed, or other relevant criteria, and shall be established for the purpose of protecting the roots and trunk of a protected tree both during and after construction. In no event shall the protected area exceed the drip line of the canopy area, nor shall the protected area be less than an area measured five (5) feet radially from the center of the tree at its base. SECTION 13 LOCAL PERMIT NOT EXCLUSIVE It is the intent of this ordinance that permits or approvals required hereunder shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any federal, state, regional or other local approvals which may be required for the same or similar activities. In the event this ordinance conflicts with any other regulations on this subject matter, the more restrictive shall apply, with the excep- tion that in a municipality, the municipal ordinance shall pre- vail. Compliance with provisions of this ordinance does not excuse any person for iron -compliance with other applicable federal, state, regional or local laws. ,.--1 I. VARIANCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS A variance from any of the substantive requirements of this ordinance or an appeal of any administrative determination made by the Environmental Planner may be obtained in accordance with the procedures set forth for such relief under the current Zoning Ordinance of Indian River County, however, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Indian River County shall be the Board to which all such variance requests or appeals are made. SECTION 15 TREE PROTECTION AS JUSTIFICATION FOR VARIANCE RELIEF FROM OTHER LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Inasmuch as the requirements of this ordinance have been determined to be of vital importance to the health, safety ar.d well-being of the community, the desire to preserve a protected tree, whether mandated by this ordinance or not, shall be considered prima facie a unique or special condition or -17-