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NOV 1 b 1983 15 PACE 77 description has been written as to minimal qualifications needed for this position. 2. The key definition "protected tree" is now defined as any tree having a diameter at breast height of 8 inches or greater; it originally was lo". It also includes trees that do not necessarily get to that size, i.e., "significant groupings of trees of the West Indian or tropical origin of any size, and all mangroves regardless of size." Certain trash trees are excluded and all citrus and sabal palmetto. Mr. Paull continued that the criteria justifying removal of the protected trees were reviewed and they are now somewhat refined. There is a gross buildable area - net buildable area concept, a rather complicated definition, which was requested by the landscape architects. The exemptions were reviewed, and there is one re routine landscape maintenance which includes maintenance of dune vegetation growing seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line if permission has been given by the DNR. The other parts of the ordinance have to do with mangrove alterations, hedging, etc., and trimming of mangroves during any part of the year with the exception of a 2h month period. Dune and shoreline vegetation is substantially the same with an exception for construction of facilities or structures that have some connection with public safety. There is a section which addresses land clearing activities and requires that an individual obtain a land clearing permit before clearcutting a site whether he is removing trees or not. Commissioner Scurlock expressed concern about the impact of the new septic tank ordinance on trees, as too high a level of fill is very damaging to some varieties of trees. Attorney Paull believed that will be something the Environmental Planner will want to look at on a case to case M