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DRAFT <br /> PUBLIC WORKS POLICY <br /> DATE: " September 13, 1994 <br /> SUBJECT: Lei_ y 0, 11 , 101 : S. rI • I i► - <br /> GENERAL: <br /> The City of Eugene has property that is undeveloped by either design or by default. Areas <br /> within some parks are purposefully left undeveloped to retain their natural character for the <br /> benefit of the community, while other sites are subject to future development such as <br /> undeveloped road rights -of -way. In both cases the City provides only that tree maintenance <br /> necessary for public safety. This maintenance includes raising of low limbs over structures, <br /> rendering hazardous trees' safe, and due consideration for the threat of wildfire. Street trees <br /> and trees within maintained areas will receive priority over natural areas. <br /> This policy for the maintenance of trees within natural areas of City owned and controlled <br /> property is divided in four (4) sections: limits of maintenance, site access, wildfire prevention, <br /> and public notification of work. <br /> PROCEDURES: <br /> I1 ll1'S OF MAINTENANCE <br /> 1. Pruning will be limited to providing adequate clearance, as determined by the City, over <br /> structures and maintained areas. National Association Arborist's pruning guidelines shall be <br /> followed when making all cuts. <br /> 2. Hazardous trees will be rendered safe so that no part of the tree would fall onto <br /> maintained properties and trails or structures. <br /> 3. The adjacent property owner may request permission from the Public Works Department <br /> to provide limited tree maintenance within City owned natural areas. The owner will be <br /> responsible for proper disposal of all debris generated by their permitted work. <br /> 'A hazard tree has a significant, non - repairable defect and a target as det� mine by using <br /> p Matheny criteria within the Evaluation of Hazard Trees In Urban Areas," by Y <br /> 2 This action could include complete removal of the tree, the removal of a portion of the <br /> tree to eliminate the potential of reaching a target, or the removal of the target. <br /> policy\natural.pol 9/13/94 <br />