(1) All subdivision and land development plans submitted to the Township for review shall contain a mapped inventory of existing vegetation on the entire site. Vegetation shall constitute masses of canopy, specimen, and understory trees, as well as shrub masses and hedgerows. The edge of vegetated areas shall be shown as it exists prior to any site disturbance and shall include the location of all trees over eight inches DBH.

(2) In its review of a subdivision or land development plan, the Township may require alteration to the proposed development in order to protect the maximum number of existing trees. This may be done by a review of the layout proposed, the use of multiple stories to minimize the building area, and/or the modification of drives and parking.

(3) All final approved subdivision and land development plans shall delineate vegetative areas to be retained and contain instructions for protection in accordance with this section.