Oak In-Lieu Fees
In general, the in-lieu fee for oak woodlands is based on the costs of acquisition of land and conservation easements, along with management, monitoring, and administrative costs. For individual native oak trees, the in-lieu fee is based on an inch-for-inch replacement approach that accounts for costs associated with purchasing and planting 1-inch of trunk diameter. For more information on oak mitigation fees, see Section 3.0 (In-Lieu Fee) of the Oak Resources Management Plan(PDF, 3MB). For frequently asked questions, see the Oak Resources Conservation Ordinance page.
Oak Woodland In-Lieu Fee
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Activity
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Cost per Acre
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Acquisition
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$4,400
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Initial Management and Monitoring
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$2,600
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Long-Term Management and Monitoring
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$890
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Administration
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$395
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Total Cost per Acre
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$8,285
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Percent of Oak Woodland Impact
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Oak Woodland Mitigation Ratio
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0-50%
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1:1
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50.1-75%
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1.5:1
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75.1-100%
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2:1
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Individual Oak Tree In-Lieu Fee
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Activity
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Cost per Inch
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Acquisition and Planting
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$31.90
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Initial Management and Monitoring
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$113.40
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Administration (5%)
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$7.27
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Total Cost per Inch (non-Heritage Trees)
(rounded to nearest whole dollar)
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$153
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Total Cost per Inch (Heritage Trees – 3:1 Ratio)
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$459
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