§ 816-4.802. Encroachment, construction or excavation.

When proposed developments or construction encroach into the drip line or a radius of twelve feet from the trunk of any designated heritage tree, whichever is greater, special construction to allow the roots to breathe, obtain water and nutrients shall be required, as determined necessary by the building inspection department to minimize damage to such tree visible above ground level. Excavation, cuts, fills or compaction of the existing ground surface within the drip line or a radius of twelve feet from the trunk of a designated heritage tree, whichever is greater, shall minimize such damage to the root system so as to result in least damage to such tree. Permission is required prior to back filling. Tree wells may be used where approved by the building inspection department. The cost of required pruning or other treatment to compensate for root damage and/or cost of removal shall be at the expense of the involved developer and/or contractor but may be shared by the owner. Such pruning as is done shall not cause permanent injury or destroy any designated heritage tree.

(Ord. 88-83).