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17.16.006 <br />A. "Heritage tree" means any of the <br />following: <br />1. Any single-trunked tree with a <br />circumference of fifty five inches (55") <br />or more measured four and one-half <br />feet (4'/2') above ground level; <br />2. Any multi-trunked tree of which <br />the two (2) largest trunks have a cir- <br />cumference of fifty five inches (55") or <br />more measured four and one-half feet <br />(4'/2') above ground level; <br />3. Any tree thirty five feet (35') or <br />more in height; <br />4. Any tree of particular historical <br />significance specifically designated by <br />official action; <br />5. A stand of trees, the nature of <br />which makes each dependent upon the <br />other for survival or the area's natural <br />beauty. <br />B. "Director" means the Director of <br />Public Works and Utilities or the <br />Director's designated representative. <br />C. "Topping" means heading back of <br />the crown and/or creating large stubs <br />without regard to form. <br />D. "Certified or consulting arborist" <br />means an arborist who is registered <br />with the International Society of <br />Arboriculture and approved by the <br />Director. <br />E. "Applicant" means a property <br />owner requesting permission to remove <br />a tree on improved property. <br />F. "Significant impact" means an <br />unreasonable interference with the <br />normal and intended use of the proper- <br />ty. In determining whether there is a <br />significant impact, the typical longevity <br />of the subject tree species, as well as <br />the size of the tree relative to the prop- <br />erty, shall be considered. Normal main- <br />tenance, including, but not limited to, <br />pruning, and leaf removal and minor <br />damage to paving shall not be consid- <br />ered when making a determination of <br />significant impact. (Ord. 1737 § 1, <br />1998) <br />17.16.009 Exceptions: <br />The provisions of this Chapter shall <br />not apply to fruit or nut trees when part <br />of an orchard, the produce of which is <br />used for commercial purposes. (Ord. <br />1737 § 1, 1998) <br />17.16.010 Permit -Required: <br />A. No person shall remove, destroy <br />or disfigure, any Heritage tree growing <br />within the City without a permit except <br />as provided in this Chapter. <br />B. Normal maintenance pruning of <br />Heritage trees shall not require a permit <br />but shall in all cases be in conformance <br />with the guidelines of the International <br />Society of Arboriculture, Tree Pruning <br />Guidelines, current edition. Pruning <br />which, in the opinion of the Director, <br />varies from these guidelines shall be <br />subject to fines and penalties as provid- <br />ed in Section 17.16.110 of this Chapter. <br />(Ord. 1737 § 1, 1998) <br />17.16.020 Permit -Procedure: <br />A. Except as provided in Section <br />17.16.050 of this Chapter, any person <br />desiring to remove any Heritage tree in <br />the City shall make application to the <br />Director. Said application shall contain <br />(Pleasanton 5-99) 438-2 <br />