All public trees and shrubs deemed to be saved during construction or reconstruction activities shall be protected by the developer or property owner from damages or disturbances, including their root systems. Protective fences shall be placed and maintained at or beyond the drip line of public trees and shrubs that are unaffected by approved excavation or construction activities, but are subject to damage during said activities. Any disturbance of any kind within the fenced area shall be prohibited. Cutting, boring, and filling soil within the drip line of a public tree or shrub to be preserved shall be prohibited unless otherwise approved by the City Forester. Soil compaction caused by any type of equipment shall not be allowed to occur over the protected area of the root zone of any public tree or shrub unless approved by the City Forester. (Ord. 2083, 2-23-2015)