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Page 14 <br /> <br />onsite during any tree work (i.e. root pruning, trimming, setting up tree protection, etc.). The <br />bond or security may be released early with a certification letter by the arborist confirming <br />he/she was present during said tree work and work was performed in accordance with the <br />arborist’s recommendations. <br /> <br />60. ROOT CUTTING: The applicant shall comply with the following tree-root cutting <br />requirements: <br /> <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 cut <br />or ground unless prior approval has been received from the Landscape Architecture <br />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 this <br />nature shall only be performed using a mechanical stump grinder and only by personnel <br />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 be <br />cleanly cut using a hand saw. <br /> <br />61. 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, <br />determined by the City Landscape Architect. Root barriers shall be located along the edge of <br />the pavement wherever the tree is within 8-feet of pavement or hardscape. Information and <br />details shall be included in the landscape plan submittal for review and approval by the <br />Landscape Architecture Division. <br /> <br />62. TREE PRUNING: Pruning shall be conducted by a certified arborist familiar with the <br />International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning guidelines and shall comply with the <br />guidelines established by the ISA, Tree Pruning Guidelines, current edition, to maintain the <br />health of the trees. <br /> <br />63. TREE PROTECTION FENCING: Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the <br />applicant shall install temporary 6-foot-tall chain-link fencing (or other fence type acceptable <br />to the Landscape Architecture Division) outside of the existing tree drip lines. The location of <br />the tree protection fencing shall be shown on the demolition plans (if applicable), grading, <br />building, and/or landscape plans. The fencing shall remain in place until final landscape <br />inspection by the Landscape Architecture Division. Removal of such fencing prior to <br />approval may result in a “stop work order.” <br /> <br /> <br />FIRE DEPARTMENT – 925-454-2361 <br /> <br />The Fire Prevention Bureau reviews building/civil drawings for conceptual on-site fire mains and fire <br />hydrant locations only. Plan check comments and approval DO NOT include: 1) Installation <br />of the on-site fire mains and fire hydrants. Specific installation drawings submitted by the <br />licensed underground fire protection contractor shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention <br />Bureau for approval; and 2) Backflow prevention or connections to the public water mains. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: DD265359-AEA1-4A7A-A8D3-92788E5DBFC8