(A) General. All tree pruning conducted by for profit tree services within the corporate boundaries of the city shall be done in a manner that is consistent with the guidelines set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture, in their publication entitled Tree Pruning Guidelines, 2008, or as hereafter amended for the purpose of protecting the health of trees and property values.
(B) Non-emergency pruning. Non-emergency pruning of all tree species shall be permitted year round except as follows: all species of elms and oaks shall not be pruned from April 1 through November 1.
(C) Utility companies.
(1) Prior to conducting any non-emergency tree pruning, all utility companies shall notify the Director of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation, and adjacent property owners, in writing, no less than seven days prior to the start of any work.
(2) In protected areas and areas not within the utility franchise authority, the utility company must obtain written approval from the Director of Parks and Recreation prior to the start of any pruning, to ensure that the pruning plan is consistent with applicable city regulations.
(Prior Code, § 42-7) (Ord. 01-38, passed 12-3-2001; Ord. 06-45, passed 8-7-2006; Ord. 2010-16, passed 5-3-2010; Ord. 2010-32, passed 6-7-2010)