HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1994, 01/24) - I-12 - Amended - changed to G-3PRESERVATION OF VIEWS
G -3
The purpose of this policy is to identify the importance of views lost to excessive
plant growth. The objectives of this policy are to:
1. Preserve and promote the aesthetic and environmental benefits
provided by trees and the preservation of views of the surrounding
locale, recognizing views can be enhanced and framed by properly
maintained trees.
2. By example, City will endeavor to maintain all City -owned plants
in a manner to maximize public and private view planes.
Exceptions can be trees that in themselves enhance either the
overall beauty of the area or are included in Preservation of Special
Trees (G -1). Special requests for view trimming of City trees shall
not be honored to protect the tree trimming cycle /schedule unless
deemed necessary by the General Services Director. City trees
shall be trimmed for view only during their scheduled trimming.
Exceptions to this will be referred to the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission.
In an effort to preserve views in the 200 blocks of Jasmine, Larkspur, Marigold,
and Orchid, the planting of parkway trees is prohibited.
Definitions to clarify this policy are:
1. Unreasonable Obstruction of View
A tree, shrub, hedge or other vegetation should be maintained on
public property in the City in such a manner as to not
unreasonably obstruct the view from other property.
2. Views
View" means a range of sight including pleasing vistas or
prospects or scenes. Views include, but are not limited to, the sight
of geologic features, bays, oceans, skylines, bridges and parks.
Adopted 7/22/91
Amended 1/24/1994
Formerly I -12