Unified Development Ordinance - Currituck County Government

Chapter 7: Environmental ProtectionSECTION 7.2: TREE PROTECTIONSubsection 7.2.1: Purpose and Intent(2) Nonprofit OrganizationThe landowners may decide to convey an open space set-aside to a nonprofitorganization such as a land trust or land conservancy for management andmaintenance if the county is provided adequate assurance the set-aside will beproperly managed and maintained.(3) Dedicated to County or Other Public AgencyIn some cases, certain lands designated as open space set-asides, such aswildlife habitat, may be dedicated to the county or other public agency duringthe development review process. The Board of Commissioners shalldetermine which lands and under what conditions open space set-asides maybe dedicated to the county or other public agency.F. Maintenance of Open Space Set-AsidesThe owner of the land shall be responsible for maintenance of all open space set-asideareas. Failure to maintain open space set-aside areas is a violation of this Ordinancesubject to the remedies and penalties in Chapter 9: Enforcement.7.2. TREE PROTECTION7.2.1. Purpose and IntentThe purpose and intent of this section is to:A. Preserve the visual and aesthetic qualities of the county;B. Encourage site design techniques that preserve the natural environment and enhancethe developed environment;C. Provide for a separation of uses and establish a sense of privacy;D. Minimize the impact of incompatible land uses;E. Reduce glare, dust, heat, and noise;F. Preserve and enhance air and water quality;G. Increase slope stability, and control erosion and sediment run-off into streams andwaterways;H. Conserve energy by reducing heating and cooling costs; andI. Maintain and enhance the quality of life in the county.7.2.2. ApplicabilityA. GeneralUnless exempted in accordance with Section 7.2.2.C, Exemptions, the standards in thissection shall apply to all lands and development in the county.B. Time of ReviewNo removal of existing heritage trees on a parcel of land or a development site shalloccur prior to approval of a clear-cutting permit (Section 2.4.13), site plan (Section2.4.7), planned development master plan (Section 2.4.5), subdivision (Section 2.4.8), orzoning compliance permit (Section 2.4.9), as appropriate.CURRITUCK COUNTY, NC UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE7.6