(a) It shall be unlawful to prune greater than twenty-five (25%) percent of the foliage or crown of a tree subject to this chapter as determined by the City's Arborist, during a calendar year.
(b) It shall be unlawful to prune a tree that results in topping or lion's tailing.
(c) It shall be unlawful to use climbing spurs except when limbs are more than a throwline distance apart and there is no other means of climbing the tree, or when the bark is thick enough to prevent damage to the cambium. The use of climbing spurs on palm trees is permitted.
(d) Exceptions to these regulations may be granted by the Community Development Department for good cause and where the requested pruning does not adversely affect the aesthetics or health of the tree(s).
(§ 2, Ord. 1529-NS, eff. December 18, 2009)