A If an unreasonable obstruction of a preexisting view exists, a mediator shall recommend, or an arbitrator or court shall order, restoration action based only on this Chapter. Restoration action may include written directions as to appropriate timing for such restoration action to be taken. Restoration action shall be structured and implemented in accordance with the hierarchy established herein. Restoration action includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Trimming;
2. Thinning or windowing;
3. Crown reduction;
4. Topping;
5. Removal with replacement plantings; and
6. Removal without replacement plantings.
B. In each case, restoration action shall only be required to the extent a preexisting view is proven by the complainant, based on documentable evidence.
C. Restoration action may include written conditions (including ongoing maintenance) and directions as to appropriate timing of such actions, as well as recordation of an agreement containing covenants or other documentation to memorialize the conditions and make them applicable. Where tree removal is required, replacement by appropriate species should be considered. The tree owner may elect tree removal with replacement plantings as an alternative to trimming, thinning, and topping.
D. In cases where trimming windowing, or other restoration action may affect the health of a tree that is to be preserved, such actions should be carried out in accordance with standards established by the International Society of Arboriculture for use in the State of California.
E. A tree, which has been subject to restoration action under the terms of this Chapter, is exempt from being part of another tree claim for a period of two (2) years after the date of the satisfactory completion of the restoration action
(Ord. No. 2006-002 § 1 (part))