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above the street. Limbs may be pruned back from the sidewalk and street or removed at <br /> the trunk to meet these clearances if two-thirds (2/3) of the height of the tree remains in <br /> canopy. <br /> 3.10 No hooks, spikes, or climbing gear which pierces the trunk of a tree shall <br /> be used unless approved in writing by the Urban Forester. <br /> 4. Tree Removal. No person shall remove a street tree without first obtaining a <br /> permit from the City, specifically authorizing removal of the street tree. The Urban Forester shall <br /> review the permit application and may condition approval upon replacement of the street tree with <br /> another tree pre - approved by the Urban Forester, or a requirement to pay to the City an amount <br /> sufficient to fund the planting and establishment by the City of a replacement tree of similar value. <br /> The value of the existing street tree to be removed shall be calculated using the methods set forth <br /> in the edition then in effect of the Guide for Plant Appraisal published by the International Society <br /> of Arboriculture Council of Tree Landscape Appraisers. No person shall remove a heritage tree <br /> from within the public right -of -way unless the Urban Forester has authorized its removal as being <br /> necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. <br /> Dated and effective this 28 day of February, 1997. <br /> _ original Is by Vicki Elmer <br /> City Manager <br /> Street Tree Plan Agreement - City Plants Alternate - 24 of 25 99- 0 0 40 5 <br />