§ 8107-25.7.2. The alteration, felling, and/or removal of trees is to further commercial agricultural purposes and all of the following applicable standards can be met:

a.

There is a farm plan for any proposed expansion of existing or establishment of new commercial agriculture.

b.

The proposed agricultural activities are consistent with proper and accepted customs and standards as established and followed by similar agricultural operations in the County and as set forth in the adopted "Tree Protection Guidelines."

c.

The Planning Director determines that, on balance, the proposed agricultural activities, which include Protected Tree alteration, would result in benefits to the public which outweigh the residual negative effects of tree alteration after mitigating permit conditions are imposed.

(Am. Ord. 4092—6/27/95; Am. Ord. 4328—9/13/05)