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a. Trees may be pruned or removed as necessary to provide for sight lines and vistas, provided that where removed, they shall be replaced with other vegetation that is equally effective m retarding runoff, preventing erosmn, and filtering nonpoint source pollution from runoff. b. Any path shall be constructed emd surfaced as to effectively control erosion. c. Dead, diseased, or dying trees or shrubbery and noxious weeds such as Johnson grass, kudzu and multiflora rose may be removed and thinning of trees may be allowed, pursuant to sound horticulture practice. d. For shoreline erosion projects, trees and woody vegetation may be removed, necessary control techniques employed, and appropriate vegetation established to protect or stabilize the shoreline in accordance with the best available technical advice and applicable permit conditions or requirements. (6) Buffer Area Requirements for Intensely Developed Areas. In the Intensely Developed Area the Director of Planning may, after consulting with the City Engineer, exercise discretion regarding whether to require the establishment of vegetation in the 100-foot wide buffer area. However, while the immediate establishment of vegetation in the buffer area may be impractical, consideration to implementing measures that would establish vegetation in the buffer in these areas over time shall be considered in order to maximize water quality protection, pollutant removal and water resource conservation. Section 9.1-11. Plan of Development Process. Any development or redevelopment exceeding 2,500 square feet of land disturbance shall be accomplished through a plan of development process prior to any clearing or grading of the site or the issuance of any building permit, to assure compliance with all applicable requirements of this Chapter. (a) Required Information. In addition to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, or the requirements of Chapter 33, the plan of development process shall consist of the plans and studies identified below. The following plans or studies shall be submitted, unless otherwise directed: (1) A site plan in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance or a subdivision plat in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33; (2) An environment site assessment;