(A) TOPPING is defined as the severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than 3 inches in diameter within the tree's crown to such a degree so as to remove their normal canopy and disfigure the tree.
(B) It is unlawful as a normal practice for any person, firm or city department to top any street tree, park tree or other tree on public property.
(C) Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, or certain trees under utility wires or other obstructions where other pruning practices are impractical, may be exempted from this chapter at the determination of the City Tree Board.
(Prior Code, § 12.16.130) (Ord. 71, passed - -1983) Penalty, see § 90.999