§ 45-2. Required sequence.

(a) Definitions.

(1) Off-site.

"Off-site" means not on the same property as the activity which is proposed, is occurring, or which has occurred.

(2) On-site.

"On-site" means the area located within the legal boundary of the property on which the regulated activity is proposed, is occurring, or has occurred.

(b) Sequence for reforestation, etc.

The required sequence for reforestation, afforestation, or specimen tree mitigation, after techniques for retaining existing forest on the site have been exhausted, is as follows:

(1) on-site reforestation, afforestation, and/or specimen tree mitigation, as specified in the Baltimore City Forest Conservation Manual;

(2) off-site reforestation, afforestation, and/or specimen tree mitigation within the City shall be as specified for on-site reforestation or specimen tree mitigation;

(3) use of appropriate credits generated by a forest mitigation bank in the City; and

(4) payment into the City Forest Conservation Fund.