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DRAFT <br /> PUBLIC WORKS POLICY <br /> DATE: January 10, 1991 <br /> REVISED: June 22, 1994 <br /> SUBJECT': P[lT �('Y i+1[lR i AR( ,HAZARDOUS TIL RFM_OVAL <br /> GENERAL: <br /> The policy for the removal of large, hazardous trees on maintained City properties (e.g. <br /> streets and other maintained municipal property) is divided into three (3) sections: removal <br /> criteria, documentation, and posting. This policy does not apply for the removal of trees in <br /> natural areas under City jurisdiction (see Policy for Tree Maintenance in Natural Area). <br /> PROCEDURES: <br /> REMOVAL CRITERIA <br /> Trees, twelve (12) inches in D.B.H. or greater, may be removed if they: <br /> 1. are dead or substantially dead. <br /> 2. are showing substantial evidence of heaving out of the ground <br /> 3. have substantial structural decay of the trunk at or near ground level. <br /> 4. have a major, non - repairable, mechanical failure. <br /> 5. have extensive structural decay within the juncture of the trunk with the crown. <br /> DOCUMENTATION <br /> 1. Record of the trees inspection report, along with photographs of the signs indicating the <br /> Tack of structural integrity shall be kept at Public Works - Maintenance and be available for <br /> public inspection. <br /> 2. The record shall be available for public inspection at the time of the trees posting. <br /> 3. The record shall indicate the criteria used in determining the findings. <br /> eitt 4. Space shall be provided on the inspection report for the tree crew supervisor (or designee) <br /> and Urban Forester to initial. <br />