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a. Pruning. Pruning is limited to trimming, limbing,thinning, windowing, and skirting in a <br /> manner consistent with this subsection. <br /> i. A permit is required to prune trees in critical areas. Prior to pruning, trimming, limbing, <br /> thinning, windowing, and/or skirting: <br /> a) the applicant shall submit a pruning report by a certified arborist and have all work be <br /> performed under the direction of a certified arborist. <br /> b) the applicant, in lieu of the above and an application fee as determined by the Planning <br /> Director, shall: <br /> (i). submit a plan showing the location of the proposed work, using aerial photos or a site <br /> plan that accurately depicts the location of trees to be pruned; <br /> (ii) submit photos of the trees to be pruned, a description of the portions of the tree to be <br /> removed by pruning, and documentation that the trees are located on property owned by the <br /> applicant; <br /> (iii) sign a declaration stating that they have read and understand, and will comply with,the <br /> applicable City regulations <br /> (iv) submit photos of the trees that were pruned after the work is completed. <br /> c) the city shall review and issue the tree pruning permit upon submittal of a complete <br /> application that demonstrates the proposal complies with all applicable requirements; <br /> d) the City shall conduct a site inspection upon completion of the work or any time <br /> thereafter if the work was done without a certified arborist to determine that the work has <br /> been conducted in accordance with City regulations. <br /> ii. Pruning must adhere to the standards in ANSI A300, 2008 edition, or as subsequently <br /> amended. <br /> iii. Pruning shall not result in the removal of more than 33 percent of the tree's crown. <br /> iv. Pruning shall not include topping of trees unless underneath power lines. <br /> v. Pruning activity shall not result in any soils disturbance on the site. <br /> vi. A tree that is an active nest site for a species of local importance or provides critical habitat <br /> such as an eagle perch shall not be pruned. <br /> vii. Topping trees or pruning trees in excess of 33 percent are considered a non-hazardous <br /> tree removal activity and therefore must comply with Section 3.c below. <br /> viii. Once a tree is permitted to be pruned, it may be continued to be pruned but may not be <br /> pruned beyond 33 percent of the tree's original crown. <br /> 8 <br />