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113. ROOT CUTTING: The applicant shall comply with the following tree root cutting requirements: <br /> a. Roots 1-inch in diameter or larger to be removed shall be cleanly cut with a hand saw. <br /> Roots smaller than 1-inch in diameter are not considered to be significant and may be <br /> removed by the most efficient means. <br /> b. Roots larger than 2-inches in diameter and within 8-feet of the tree trunk shall not be <br /> cut or ground unless prior approval has been received from the Landscape <br /> Architecture Division. <br /> c. Roots of any diameter farther than 8-feet from the tree trunk, which are in conflict with <br /> the proposed work may be ground a maximum of one-half of their diameter. Work of <br /> this nature shall only be performed using a mechanical stump grinder and only by <br /> personnel familiar with its operation. <br /> d. Roots up to 6-inches in diameter and farther than 8-feet from the tree trunk may be <br /> removed if they are in conflict with the proposed work. Roots that are removed shall <br /> be cleanly cut using a hand saw. <br /> 114. ROOT CONTROL BARRIER: The applicant shall provide root control barriers and 4-inch <br /> perforated pipe for all trees located within 8-feet of pavement or other hardscape, determined by <br /> the City Landscape Architect. Root barriers shall be located along the edge of the pavement <br /> wherever the tree is within 8-feet of pavement or hardscape. Information and details shall be <br /> included in the landscape plan submittal for review and approval by the Landscape Architecture <br /> Division. <br /> 115. TREE PRUNING: Pruning shall be conducted by a certified arborist familiar with the International <br /> Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning guidelines and shall comply with the guidelines established <br /> by the ISA, Tree Pruning Guidelines, current edition, to maintain the health of the trees. <br /> 116. TREE PROTECTION FENCING: Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit. the applicant <br /> shall install temporary 6-foot tall chain-link fencing (or other fence type acceptable to the <br /> Landscape Architecture Division) outside of the existing tree drip lines. The location of the tree <br /> protection fencing shall be shown on the demolition plans (if applicable), grading, building, and/or <br /> landscape plans. The fencing shall remain in place until final landscape inspection by the <br /> Landscape Architecture Division. Removal of such fencing prior to approval may result in a "stop <br /> work order." <br /> 117. PROJECT PLANS: The following statements shall be printed on the demolition, grading and <br /> landscape plans where applicable to the satisfaction of the City Landscape Architect prior to <br /> issuance of building permits: <br /> a. No existing tree may be trimmed or pruned without prior approval by the City <br /> Landscape Architect. <br /> b. Utilize best efforts to locate any new utility trenches outside of the existing canopy of <br /> the trees to be saved. If this is not feasible, the applicant shall submit a report from a <br /> certified arborist acceptable to the City indicating trenching will not be detrimental to <br /> the health of the tree. <br /> c. Nothing may be stored within the dripline of the tree canopies. This includes <br /> equipment, oil, gas, chemicals, harmful materials, fill or storage. <br /> d. No oil, gasoline, chemicals, or other harmful materials shall be deposited or disposed <br /> within the dripline of the trees or in drainage channels, swales, or areas that may lead <br /> to the dripline. <br /> e. No sign, wires, or ropes shall be attached to the trees. <br /> PUD-134/P18-0332/P18-0334 Planning Commission <br /> Page 17 of 19 <br />ments of completion of construction, whichever is later, and shall be forfeited if the trees <br /> are destroyed or substantially damaged. An arborist shall be onsite during any tree work (i.e. root <br /> pruning, trimming, setting up tree protection, etc.). The bond or security may be released early <br /> with a certification letter by the arborist confirming he/she was present during said tree work and <br /> work was performed in accordance with the arborist's recommendations. <br /> PUD-134/P18-0332/P18-0334 Planning Commission <br /> Page 16 of 19 <br />