§ 156.16 UNDER-STORY VEGETATION. 
   (A)   Tree preservation areas shall leave intact the naturally occurring groundcover and under-story vegetation, except where directed otherwise by the Community Development Director, in order to allow the removal of undesirable groundcover or under-story vegetation.
   (B)   The existing ground surface within crown dripline (measured horizontally) of the trunk of any tree shall not be cut, filled, compacted or paved, without the consent of the Director.
      (1)   Tree wells may be used when advisable.
      (2)   Excavation adjacent to any oak tree shall not be permitted where material damage to the root system will result.
(Ord. 2006-009, passed 5-8-06) Penalty, see § 156.99