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- . ` ~ SAN LEANDRO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 12 PUBLIC WORKS Chapter 8 STREET TREE POLICY AND PROCEDURE (2) For other reasons where the City agrees that removal is advisable. A property owner who plans to remove a street tree must obtain a Street Tree Removal Permit from the City prior to removing the tree. $12.8.115: STREET TREE TRIMMING The City trims young street trees as needed for proper growth. Mature trees are trimmed by area on a scheduled basis depending on the size and species of the trees. &12.8.120: STREET TREE SPRAYING The City sprays street trees only under the following circumstances: (a) To treat severe cases of Oak Moth Caterpillar - in which case a bacterial spray commonly called BT spray will be used. (b) To control types of problems where a soap and water solution will provide some relief and where the condition is widespread and unusually severe. Upon request, the City will assist property owners by diagnosing their street tree disease or pest problem and by discussing control measures available. Property owners may have their street tree sprayed by private contract or do the spraying themselves. &12.8.125: OTHER MAINTENANCE The City will root prune street trees as needed. The City will remove and dispose of large limbs that have fallen from street trees. The property owner is responsible for the clean up of tree debris, such as small limbs, leaves, berries and nuts. If large limbs from trees located on private property fall and obstruct the public sidewalk or street, the City will, upon notification by the property owner, remove the obstruction and place the limbs on the private property for disposal by the property owner. & 12.8.126: ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY In order to provide for a sustainable urban forest within San Leandro neighborhoods, street trees within identified neighborhoods, which may have grown beyond the public right-of--way, may require maintenance by the City. The City Manager is hereby given administrative authority to adopt policies pertinent to the maintenance of street trees as deemed necessary. &12.8.130: RESERVATIONS The City reserves the right to disclaim responsibility for and/or to remove any tree which has been planted in the public right-of--way without benefit of a Street Tree Planting Permit. The provisions of this Chapter establish administrative rules and are not intended to modify or limit the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title V of the San Leandro Municipal Code (pertaining to Street Trees), nor are the provisions of this Chapter to be construed as creating any additional cause of action or liability on behalf of the City. 09-17-01