Laserfiche WebLink
and the development review process. E. "Applicant" means a property <br />(Prior code 2-17.01 ) owner requesting permission to remove <br /> a tree on improved property. <br />17.16.006 Definitions. F. "Significant impact" means an <br />For the purpose of this chapter, certain unreasonable interference with the <br />words and terms used in this chapter are normal and intended use of the <br />defined as follows: property. In determining whether there <br />A. "Heritage tree" means any of the is a significant impact, the typical <br />following: longevity of the subject tree species, as <br />1. Any single-trunked tree with a well as the size of the tree relative to the <br />circumference of fifty-five inches or more property, shall be considered. Normal <br />measured four and one half feet above maintenance, including but not limited <br />ground level; to, pruning, and leaf removal and minor <br /> 2. Any multi-trunked tree of which the damage to paving shall not be <br /> two largest trunks have a circumference considered when making a <br /> <br /> of fiRy-five inches or more measured determination of significant impact. <br /> four and one half feet above ground <br /> level; 17.16.009 Exceptions. <br /> 3. Any tree thirty-five feet or more in The provisions of this chapter shall not <br /> height; apply to fruit or nut trees when part of <br /> 4. Any tree of particular historical an orchard, the produce of which is <br /> significance specifically designated by used for commercial purposes. (Prior <br /> official action; code 2-17.03) <br /> 5. A stand of trees the nature of which <br /> makes each dependent upon the other for 17.16.010 Permit-Required. <br /> survival or the area's natural beauty. A. No person shall remove, destroy <br /> B. "Director" means the Director of or disfigure, any Heritage tree growing <br /> Public Works and Utilities or the within the city without a permit except <br /> Director's designated representative. as provided in this chapter. <br /> B. Normal maintenance pruning of <br /> C. "Topping" means heading back of Heritage trees shall not require a permit <br /> the crown and/or creating large stubs but shall in all cases be in conformance <br /> without regard to form. with the guidelines of the International <br /> D. "Certified or consulting arborist" Society of Arboriculture, Tree Pruning <br /> means an arborist who is registered with Guidelines, current edition. Pruning <br /> the International Society of Arboriculture which, in the opinion of the Director, <br /> and approved by theDirector. varies from these guidelines shah be <br /> subject to fines and penalties as <br /> <br /> -2- <br /> <br /> <br />