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84 SHRUB.- A woody plant at maturity less than 20 feet tall with multiple stems at the ground or
<br />85 branching within a few feet above ground.
<br />86 TREE.- A woody plant at maturity 20+ feet tall with a single stem and unbranched for several
<br />87 feet above ground.
<br />88 TREE TOPPING.- Topping and tipping are pruning cuts made indiscriminately on limbs with no
<br />89 regard for placing the cuts near protection zones.
<br />90 TREE TRIMMING.- Recommended trimming and pruning techniques are outlined in the Public
<br />91 Tree Master Plan. Tree topping is not considered an appropriate tree trimming technique and is
<br />92 specifically prohibited on all public lands. (Ord. 1107, 12-9-91)
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<br />94 The Parks and Recreation Commission shall act in all matters relating to the advisement of issues
<br />95 contained in this Chapter and all others relating to urban forest management within the City,
<br />96 pursuant to City Code Chapter 203. (Ord. 1107, 12-9-91)
<br />97 706.05: JURISDICTION:
<br />98 A. The city shall have the power to plant, care for, maintain, remove, and replace all trees,
<br />99 shrubs,, and herbaceous plantings located within any street right of way, parks and public places
<br />100 within the City limits.
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<br />102 B. The city shall have control over the planting, care, maintenance, removal and replacement of
<br />103 all trees,, shrubs,, and herbaceous plants located on private property that constitute a hazard or
<br />104 threat to the public as set forth in this Chapter. (Ord. 1107, 12 -9-9 1)1
<br />105 706,06: DESIGNATION AND DUTIES OF CITY FORESTER:
<br />106 A. Appointment of City Forester.- The Director of Parks and Recreation, or duly authorized
<br />107 employee, shall act as the City Forester to coordinate the activities within the city relating to
<br />108 urban forest management. (Ord. 1107, 12-9-91),
<br />109 B. Authority of City Forester.- The City Forester shall have jurisdiction and supervision over all
<br />110 trees,, shrubs,, and herbaceous plants located within street rights of way, parks and public
<br />III places of the City, and trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants located on private property that
<br />112 constitute a hazard or threat to the public. (Ord. 11(x7, 12-9-91 - amd. 1995 Code),
<br />113 C. Duties of City Forester.- The City Forester may direct the planting, care, maintenance,
<br />114 removal and replacement of any tree, shrub or herbaceous plant on public grounds and on
<br />115 private property where necessary to preserve or restore the healthy and safe condition of
<br />116 such tree,, shrub or herbaceous plant or to protect the public from damage or injury. The cost
<br />117 of any such work may be assessed against the property on which the tree,, shrub or
<br />118 herbaceous plant is located, pursuant to Section 706.12.
<br />119 D. Public Tree Master Plan.- In addition to the other responsibilities under this Chapter, the City
<br />120 Forester shall review the Public Tree Master Plan regarding all aspects of trees, shrubs and
<br />121 herbaceous plants on public property within the City and on private property where such
<br />122 tree(s),, shrub(s), and/or herbaceous plant(s), may present a health or safety hazard.
<br />123 (Ord. 1107,, 12-9-91)
<br />124 706,07: PUBLIC TREE MASTER PLAN:
<br />125 The Public Tree Master Plan shall address the following matters.-
<br />126 1. List of acceptable varieties of plant material
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