It is the intent of the City of Tulare that certain desirable street trees, bearing unique characteristics, and certain designated “heritage trees” be preserved even if the desirable or heritage trees are damaging adjacent pavement and property. Efforts to preserve such trees shall be made using one or more of the following procedures, giving due consideration to the site conditions of the tree:
(A) The use of gravel or packed decomposed granite or rubber sidewalk in place of concrete or asphalt paving over tree roots;
(B) The realignment of the sidewalk and curb around a problem root area; and
(C) Root pruning combined with installation of root control devices, and pavement restoration, to the extent the city has funds available to undertake such a project.
(D) All heritage trees require a pruning permit or removal permit from the department before any work may begin.
(1995 Code, § 8.32.130) (Ord. 08-12, passed 7-15-2008)