The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to the following.
(A) Threat to public property or welfare. The removal or pruning of any tree which poses an imminent threat to public property or welfare, as determined by a member of a responding law enforcement agency, the Los Angeles County Fire Department or the Public Works Director.
(B) Normal pruning. Normal and routine trimming or pruning of trees on private property that does not result in damage or death to a tree and/or does not result in loss of more 50% of the live foliage and limbs or root base, and removal of deadwood.
(C) Required removal. The removal of any tree on public property as directed by any county, state or federal agency or insurance provider.
(D) Diseased or dead tree. The removal of a diseased or dead tree on public property as determined by the Tree Officer.
(E) Utility tree pruning. Tree pruning necessary to provide clearance from existing overhead electric lines as mandated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)