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removal. F. Any tree which has been destroyed or damaged beyond saving, or which constitutes an immediate peril to life, property, or other trees, may be removed without a permit. G. Tree removal, land clearing, or grubbing of any vegetation, except mangrove or dune vegetation, upon any detached single family residential lot or parcel of land having an area of 1.0 acres or less; provided, this exemption shall not be construed to allow land clearing, grubbing, or tree removal without permit of any such lot or parcel by its subdivider unless the subdivider intends in good faith to forthwith begin construction of a dwelling unit or units upon said lot. Advertisement or liSt;nn for sale of the particular lot or parcel without the dwelling unit shall create a presumption that the subdivider does not intend to forthwith begin such construction and that the intent is for the lot or parcel to be developed by a subsequent purchaser. SECTION 8 PERMITS AVAILABLE; CRITERIA GOVERNING ISSUANCE A. The following permits shall be available upon proper application to the Community Development Division and compliance with this ordinance: tree removal permit; land clearing permit; and mangrove alternation permit. B. Criteria Governing Issuance. 1) Tree Removal Permit. No tree removal permit shall be issued unless the Environmental Planner finds that at least one of the following criteria has been satisfied with respect to each protected tree designated for removal under the permit. (a) that the tree is located within the net buildable area of a given site, as identified on the tree survey and site plan by the applicant; (b) that the tree is located within an existing or proposed right-of-way; (c) that the tree is located within an existing or proposed easement, stormwater management tract or facility, provided that only the minimum area reasonably necessary for the contemplated service or use shall be considered under this -9-