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OBSTRUCTION OF VIEWS BY TREES
The City Council has expectations that individuals, public agencies and
homeowner associations will comply with procedures to diminish view
obstructions caused by trees and vegetation on their property.
The purpose of this policy is to identify the importance of views lost due
to tree growth by another private or public propeli'ty owner. The objectives
of this policy are to:
1. Preserve and promote the aesthetic benefit)& provided by trees and the
preservation of views of the surrounding Jocale.
2. Preserve, maintain and enhance property ,%values within the City.
3. Encourage the proper maintenance of trees, shrubs, hedges or other
vegetation that unduly diminish desirgble views.
4. Encourage homeowner associations and individuals to vigorously enforce
their CC &R's as they pertain to trimming shrubbery in order to
maintain views and property values:
5. By example, City will endeavor to maintain all City -owned park
property in a manner to maximize public and private view planes. Some
exceptions can be trees of special value and beauty that in themselves
enhance either the overall beauty of the area or are included in
Preservation of Special Trees (I -9).
Definitions to clarify this policy are:
1. Unreasonable Obstruction of
A tree, shrub, hedge or other vegetation should not be maintained on
public or private property in the City in such a manner as to
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 and bridges.
Adopted - September 14, 1987
Amended - November 28, 1988
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