The city manager, through the urban forestry section, and public works and planning and development services departments, shall issue regulations necessary for implementation and enforcement of this chapter, which shall be known as the Tree and Landscape Technical Manual. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Title 8 and the Tree and Landscape Technical Manual, this Title 8 shall prevail. The Tree and Landscape Technical Manual will be made readily available to the public and shall include, but need not be limited to, standards and specifications regarding the following:
(a) Protection of trees during construction.
(b) Replacement of trees allowed to be removed pursuant to this chapter where such replacements:
(1) Prioritize the use of locally native species, as listed in Section 8.10.020(l)(1), consistent with Urban Forest Master Plan Goal 2: "Re-generated native woodland and riparian landscapes as the key ecological basis of the urban forest with focus on native species and habitat;"
(2) Include climate adaptive, drought tolerant, non-native species as needed to satisfy right tree in the right place principles; and
(3) Incorporate a secondary goal of net tree canopy increase on the property within fifteen years.
(c) Maintenance of protected trees (including but not limited to pruning, irrigation, and protection from disease).
(d) The format and content of tree reports required to be submitted to the city pursuant to this chapter.
(e) The criteria for determining whether a tree is hazardous within the meaning of this chapter.
(f) Landscape design, irrigation, and installation standards consistent with the city's water efficient landscape regulations.
(Ord. 5557 § 4 (part), 2022: Ord. 4568 § 1 (part), 1999)