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planted in a public area in the same neighborhood at the option of the petitioner.
This section applies to individual or group requests.
G. Reforestation requests must be completed and submitted in a timely manner by
the petitioner. Petitions that are dated more than 90 days in arrears from date
stamped by staff before distribution will not be forwarded to the PB&R
Commission for consideration.
The decision of the Commission on reforestation requests will be considered final
unless called up by at least one Councilmember or the City Manager.
The City shall require the proper care and watering of replacement trees by the
reforestation petitioner to ensure their proper growth and development as outlined in
City Council Policy G-6. Furthermore, no person shall tamper with City trees in
violation of Section 13.08.040 of the Municipal Code. Further, the City will endeavor to
fund the care of the Urban Forest to the highest level possible through the efficient use
of regular tree trimming, root pruning, root barrier and pesticide programs.
BNCROACI-RVMNT AND DEMOLMON PERMITS
All encroachment permits (permits for private property development which are
proposed to encroach upon the City right of way) or demolition permits that involve the
removal or replacement of City tree(s) must be specifically noticed by the property
owner to City staff prior to the building and /or demolition permit process whenever
possible. The proposed construction plans must indicate preservation of existing City
trees wherever possible (exempt: dead, dying, or in an advanced state of decline). If the
proposed development, as deemed by the General Services Director, requires the
removal of City trees, the property owner must submit a free removal request to the
General Services Director, shall pay all related tree removal and replacement costs (one
for one replacement) and meet all provisions of Council. Policies L-2 and L-6 and City
Ordnances 13.08 and 13.09. Approval or disapproval of all tree removal /replacement
requests associated with encroachment and demolition permits will be the
responsibility of the General Services Director or a designee.
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