(A) Any tree growing upon public property which is to be removed for construction purposes shall be replaced, if site conditions permit, in accordance with the city’s tree planting policy. If the Director determines that a tree can be replaced, the person causing its removal shall, at their own expense, remove and replace such tree with a tree, or trees, at a location and of a size, number and species to be determined by the Director.
(B) Any tree growing upon public property near any excavation, construction or street work shall be sufficiently guarded and protected by those responsible for such work so as to prevent any injury to the tree. No person shall excavate any ditches, tunnels or trenches, or install pavement within a radius of four feet from any street tree without written permission of the Director.
(C) Whenever any parkway is paved, openings at intervals and sizes determined jointly by the City Engineer and the Recreation, Parks and Library Director shall be left unpaved, the openings plumbed for bubblers from the adjacent development, and trees planted in a manner acceptable to the Director.
(1995 Code, § 8.32.140) (Ord. 08-12, passed 7-15-2008; Ord. 03-1915, passed --2003)