(A) The cleaning of equipment, storage of materials or dirt, disposal of waste material such as paint, oil solvents or other harmful substances, or any other such act which may be harmful to the continued vitality of the tree(s) within the tree protection zone shall be prohibited.
(B) Prior to commencement of any grading, construction or tree removal, a tree protection zone for any tree located within 25 feet of, or that has its drip line within, any proposed grading, construction or tree removal may be established by fencing or other physical barriers and maintained until such work is completed. The decision of whether to require placement of and the type of barriers shall be at the discretion of the Administrator.
(C) Changes in the normal drainage patterns shall be avoided and appropriate protection shall be provided for trees if a grade change is necessary in the surrounding area.
(D) Pedestrian and other traffic patterns should be kept away from trees to avoid soil compaction.
(E) The size of the tree protection zone may be adjusted at the discretion of the Administrator and so noted on the tree approval.
(F) Practices for the proper protection of trees on construction sites shall be in accordance with guidelines established by the Tree Administrator.
(Ord. 52-1990, passed 9-19-90) Penalty, see § 156.17