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Special conditions for tree protection and damage prevention shall be noted on the permit <br />application or associated plans. In addition, permit conditions may include replacement or <br />restitution for any tree(s) removed for utility work in the public way. Typically, a separate <br />tree removal permit must be obtained from the Urban Forester's office prior to removal of <br />a street tree. Construction activity can often result in the unintended destruction of a tree. <br />Addressing tree protection needs in the plan development and review process can help avoid <br />potential tree code violations and possible enforcement actions. <br />Existing Utilities - Prior to issuing a permit, the Inspector performs a site visit. The drawing <br />provided by research staff is compared to what can be visually located in the field. Any <br />discrepancies in public infrastructure location are noted, verified, and corrected prior to <br />permit issuance. Discrepancies in infrastructure location shall be reported by the Inspector <br />to Engineering Division personnel who will make the necessary corrections to existing <br />records. <br />Where needed, the Inspector shall request the Traffic section to locate traffic signal and <br />illumination conduits. The Inspector will note any conflicts with the proposed work and will <br />specify requirements for the applicant to coordinate resolution of such conflicts with the <br />Traffic section. A copy of such permit requirements will be forwarded to the Traffic section. <br />Where needed, the Inspector shall request the Information Services Division (ISD) to locate <br />City communication lines. The Inspector will note any conflicts with the proposed work and <br />', will specify requirements for the applicant to coordinate resolution of such conflicts with ISD <br />personnel. <br />Existing Irrigation Systems -Where existing City-owned irrigations systems appear to be <br />in conflict within the area of proposed work, the Inspector shall determine the extent of the <br />conflict and inform the responsible City personnel of the proposed work. <br />Where privately owned irrigation systems are observed the permittee shall be responsible for <br />notifying the owner. The permittee is responsible for leaving the privately owned irrigation <br />system in a condition equal to the condition existing prior to the permittee's activities. <br />Abutting City Property -When the proposed work area abuts City-owned property, <br />excluding parks and Airport property, the Inspector shall notify a representative of the Public <br />Works Facilities Division and ask for comment on the proposed work. <br />When the proposed work area abuts park land, the Inspector shall notify a Parks Maintenance <br />Section representative of the proposed work. Parks Maintenance personnel shall either locate <br />their facilities to identify potential conflicts or provide the Inspector with the necessary plans <br />in order to perform the permit review. <br />Utility & IZ/W Pernut Manual <br />Exhibit A - 15 <br />C:\WINDOWS\Temporary Internet Files\OLKB202\03rowrlexa.wpd -Manual (03ROWR 1).WPD(11/07/03) <br />