Utah Code 65A-8-304. Guidelines and standards for granting or denying applications to alter or remove trees
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The division shall consider the following criteria in granting or denying an application:
(1) the physical condition of the heritage tree or trees with respect to:
Terms Used In Utah Code 65A-8-304
- Division: means the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. See Utah Code 65A-8-302
- Heritage tree: means any tree or group of trees designated as such by the division, in accordance with the following criteria:(3)(a) any live tree or group of trees indigenous to the state, or which has adapted exceptionally well to the climatic conditions of the state, or is one of a kind;(3)(b) any tree or group of trees that has exceptional national, state, or local historic significance;(3)(c) any tree or group of trees which has an exceptional size or exceptional form for its species;(3)(d) any tree or group of trees which has an exceptional age for its species; or(3)(e) any tree or group of trees in the state which is the sole representative of its species. See Utah Code 65A-8-302
- Land: includes :
(18)(a) land;(18)(b) a tenement;(18)(c) a hereditament;(18)(d) a water right;(18)(e) a possessory right; and(18)(f) a claim. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(1)(a) insect infestation;(1)(b) disease;(1)(c) danger of falling;(1)(d) proximity to existing or proposed structures; and(1)(e) interference with utility services;(2) the necessity of alteration or removal of the heritage tree or trees in order to construct proposed improvements and allow economic enjoyment of property;(3) the topography of the land and the effect of removal of the heritage tree or trees on:(3)(a) erosion;(3)(b) soil retention; and(3)(c) the diversion or increased flow of surface waters resultant upon alteration or removal;(4) the number of heritage trees existing in the neighborhood on improved property;(5) the effect alteration or removal would have on established standards and property values in the area; and(6) the number of heritage trees the particular parcel can support according to good forestry practices. - Land: includes :