§ 816-2.616. Restoration implementation.

All restorative actions shall be undertaken subject to the following:

(1)

Restorative actions must be consistent with all applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations.

(2)

Where possible, restorative actions shall be limited to the trimming and/or thinning of branches; but, when is not a feasible solution, windowing is the preferable solution.

(3)

When thinning, trimming and windowing of branches is not a feasible solution, topping shall be considered.

(4)

Tree removal shall only be considered when all other restorative actions are judged to be ineffective and shall be accompanied by replacement plantings of appropriate plant material necessary to restore the maximum level of benefits lost due to tree removal. Replacement plantings can be required on the tree owner's or the claimant's property.

(5)

In those cases where tree removal eliminates or significantly reduces the tree owner's benefits of shading, visual screening, or privacy, replacement screen plantings shall, at the tree owner's option, be established prior to tree removal; notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) of this section, the tree owner may choose tree removal with replacement plantings as an alternative to trimming, thinning, windowing, or topping.

(6)

All trimming, thinning, windowing, topping or removal required under this chapter must be performed by a qualified tree trimmer or as approved by the view arbitrator.

(Ord. 84-3).

Article 816-2.8. Procedure