§ 17.22.9. Types of restorative action.

A.

If the determination to provide restorative action is made, restorative action may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1.

Trimming;

2.

Thinning or windowing;

3.

Topping;

4.

Removal with replacement plantings;

5.

Removal without replacement plantings.

B.

Before restorative action is undertaken, the applicability of the permit requirement imposed on the alteration, removal and planting by Sections 17.21.3 through 17.21.5 of the Municipal Code shall be determined.

C.

Restorative action shall not result in a view or sunlight greater than that which is documented to exist at any time during the tenure of the complaining party.

D.

Restorative action may include written conditions (including ongoing maintenance) and directions as to timing for taking appropriate actions and may be made to run with the land and apply to successors in interest. Where removal is required, replacement by an appropriate species should be considered.

E.

If trimming, windowing or other restorative action may affect the health of a tree which is to be preserved, such action should be carried out in accordance with standards established by the International Society of Arboriculture for use in the state of California.

(Ord. 99-5 § 2 Exh. A (part))