For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meaning specifically subscribed to them by this Section:
means any woody plant which will obtain a height of 15 feet
or greater at maturity, planted by the City on City property or right-of-way.
means comprehensive tree care including, but not limited
to: trimming, watering, fertilizing, mulching, ground preparation,
and weed abatement.
means the installation or replacement of trees.
means an area acquired or reserved for street sewerage, drainage
construction, utility replacement, aesthetics or right-of-way purposes.
(Prior code § 3101)
The Parks and Urban Forestry Manager shall have the authority
and duty to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. He or she shall
have the authority to grant permits and to sign complaints and to
issue citations for violation of any provision of this Chapter. He
or she shall develop, implement, and update City tree planting and
maintenance standards to be adopted by resolution of the City Council.
(Prior code § 3102)
No person shall plant, remove, transplant, injure, trim, top, cut, spray, root prune, stake, guy rod, cable, or damage any City tree without first securing a written permit from the Parks and Urban Forestry Manager. Any person who has been denied a permit under this Chapter, or who is dissatisfied with the condition placed thereon by the Parks and Urban Forestry Manager, may appeal the City Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.32.100 of the Lompoc Municipal Code.
(Prior code § 3103)
The City shall maintain all City trees. Tree maintenance will
not relieve property owners of their responsibility to alleviate hazardous
conditions as required by this Chapter.
(Prior code § 3104)
A.
Where
required as a development condition for subdivisions, new development
and redevelopment, trees planted on private property shall be maintained
by the property owner. Relocation, removal, or replacement of required
trees shall not be allowed without a written permit from the Community
Services Director or designated agent. Unauthorized removal or failure
to maintain these trees is subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.092
in addition to any other civil or criminal remedies available to the
City necessary to enforce the conditions of approval.
B.
The
Parks and Urban Forestry Manager may establish development conditions
and/or guidelines relating to and necessary for the provision and
maintenance of trees on private property.
(Prior code § 3105)
A.
No
person shall locate any material detrimental to City trees within
the area of the tree and its roots.
B.
No
person shall penetrate or remove tree barriers when they are imposed
as a condition of development.
(Prior code § 3106)
When roots of a tree planted on private property damage City
Curbs, gutters, or sidewalks (including drive-way ramps), the property
owner shall be responsible for appropriate corrective measures, including
repair of the damaged City property. Such correction measures may
be those determined by the Parks and Urban Forestry Manager to be
least damaging to the tree.
(Prior code § 3107)
All tree service contractors doing work in the City must possess
a current City business tax certificate.
(Prior code § 3108; Ord. 1673(20) § 43)
A.
The
City may provide on-call tree services during emergencies. The Parks
and Urban Forestry Manager or designee shall determine if an emergency
exists.
B.
The
Parks and Urban Forestry Manager shall notify, by means of certified
mail, property owners of trees causing hazards. The property owner
shall be given sufficient time to alleviate the hazard. If necessary,
the City may contract to remove the hazard and bill the property owner
for services rendered. In case of emergency, the hazard may be removed
by directive of the Parks and Urban Forestry Manager.
(Prior code § 3109)
Any interested person may appeal in writing to the City Council from any action taken, pursuant to this Chapter, by filing a notice of appeal in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1.32 of this Code.
(Prior code § 3110; Ord. 1673(20) § 33)
Violation of any of the provisions set forth by this Chapter
shall be an infraction and shall be punishable as provided by law.
(Prior code § 3111)
