Prior to any demolition, trenching, grading, construction, repair, alteration, removal or moving of any building, house or structure, or other site work, all trees to be preserved in compliance with this chapter shall be protected in accordance with the tree preservation and protection standards, and as follows:
(a) 
Approved development plans and specifications shall state protection procedures for trees that are to be preserved as outlined in the tree protection specifications and shall be available at the project site. From the conception of plans, developers, architects, landscape architects, engineers and/or planners shall accurately locate and identify all existing trees on proposed project site plans and shall comply with the city policies for tree preservation. Tree care practices, such as the cutting of roots, pruning the top, etc., shall be described in the approved tree modification permit, tree preservation plan or project conditions.
(b) 
It is the responsibility of the property owner or his or her designated representative to ensure that all trades/subcontractors and utility companies abide by the preservation conditions of this provision.
(c) 
Violation or failure to comply with the requirements of this section or the condition of permit approval may result in a penalty pursuant to Section 37.06.040.
(Ord. 2099 § 1, 2002)