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3. Where EWEB finds trees which can not be "directionally" pruned, due to <br /> . previous pruning using other methods or due to a tree s structural <br /> inadequacy, then "round over " pruning is acceptable. <br /> 4. If, after one year from line clearance pru gl-dri abutting, ��- ty <br /> owner feels the aesthetic appearance of a unaccep : "s e;€ a <br /> request may be made for its removal. The CITY shall eval ate tree <br /> for removal as described in section: "D. TREE REMOVAL ". - -o acement <br /> trees shall be provided by the City with c•. , to be reimbursed by EWEB <br /> as described in section: "E. TREE PLANT IG', <br /> 5. When during the course of performing maintenance pruning, EWEB discovers <br /> trees with excessive rot or other severe problems which suggest the tree <br /> poses a significant threat to life or property damage, such tree will be <br /> immediately reported to the CITY for evaluation and possible removal as <br /> described in section "D. TREE REMOVAL ". <br /> D. TREE REMOVAL <br /> On the joint determination of EWEB and CITY staff that a city tree in conflict <br /> with utility lines needs to be removed the following process will be used. <br /> 1. A tree ma e- • ;Or. canidate> for emoval if it meets one or more <br /> of the fo •• o! - = <br /> a) If the tree is structurally unsound and poses a hazard. <br /> b) If the health of the tree is in significant decline. <br /> c) If past maintenance has damaged the tree beyond its ability to <br /> recover and assume a natural form. <br /> d) If the tree is on the list of trees prohibited in the Eugene Code <br /> for use in street right -of -ways. <br /> e) If the tree is a ver fast- growins species with a history of <br /> annual trimming being requires to protect public safety. <br /> 2. If the tree is less than twelve (12) inches in diameter at breast height <br /> :.e• - : will contact CITY and request a site meeting to discuss the <br /> al. If staff from both agencies agree. EWEB then may remove <br /> ee without further processing. If city staff believes the removal <br /> is desirable but would be controversial. then the process outlined in <br /> section "B. CONTACT AND COORDINATION" shall be used. <br /> 3. If the tree is twelve (12) inches dbh or greater the standard CITY <br /> process of public posting shall be followed. <br /> 2 "Round Over Pruning" is defined as the practice of pruning limbs of a <br /> tree so that the natural form of the tree is transformed to a rounded crown. <br /> 3 <br />