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17.16.090 <br />tices conforming to the International <br />Society of Arboriculture pruning stan- <br />dards to promote the well-being of the <br />tree. Topping shall not be permitted <br />unless specifically approved by the <br />Director. The Director shall stop any <br />tree pruning performed by a utility if <br />said practices are not being followed. <br />(Ord. 1737 § 1, 1998) <br />17.16.100 Insurance Requirements: <br />Any person engaged in the business <br />of pruning Heritage trees within the <br />City shall be a California licensed <br />contractor and shall carry public liabili- <br />ty and property damage insurance as <br />determined by the City Attorney. (Ord. <br />1737 § 1, 1998) <br />17.16.110 Fines And Penalties: <br />A. Any person who unlawfully re- <br />moves or destroys a Heritage tree shall <br />pay a civil penalty in the amount of the <br />appraised value of the tree. If there is <br />inadequate plant material to properly <br />appraise the tree, the penalty shall be <br />five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). Any <br />person who unlawfully disfigures a <br />Heritage tree whether through vandal- <br />ism, improper pruning or other actions, <br />shall pay a civil penalty commensurate <br />with the damage; the amount shall be <br />determined by the Director in accor- <br />dance with the "Guide for Plant <br />Appraisal" under the auspices of the <br />International Society of Arboriculture. <br />The collection of the penalties may be <br />enforced by civil action brought in the <br />name of the City by the City Attorney. <br />B. The cost of replacement plant <br />material may be considered as partial <br />payment of any penalty under this <br />Chapter. (Ord. 1737 § 1, 1998) <br />17.16.120 Additional Provisions: <br />The provisions of this Chapter shall <br />supplement but not supplant other pro- <br />visions of this Code relating to the <br />preservation of trees. (Ord. 1737 § 1, <br />1998) <br />(Pleasanton 5-99) 4.42, <br />