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File Number: 14-190 <br />diameter, without consideration of the variation in the height at which it’s measured . (Cities <br />that utilize a circumference metric were converted to diameter for the purpose of this <br />representation). Staff notes that the smaller the tree , the more restrictive the ordinance (i.e., a <br />permit is required for a smaller-sized tree). This comparison shows that amongst Alameda <br />County cities that do regulate tree removal on private property, the figures presented in the <br />draft ordinance put San Leandro on the less-restrictive end of the spectrum. <br />Fiscal Impacts <br />Staff is not anticipating any impacts to the City’s budget with adoption of a tree preservation <br />ordinance. <br />If an ordinance is ultimately adopted by the City Council, a fee could be required for <br />consideration of a permit to remove trees on private property. The fee would cover a portion of <br />staff’s time in reviewing the request , performing a site visit, reviewing the arborist report and <br />preparing a final determination. Staff is not recommending a 100% cost recovery fee, as this <br />would likely make it onerous on the property owner, who in addition to paying for the permit, <br />could also have to pay for the preparation of an arborist report. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />·Draft Tree Preservation Ordinance <br />·Exhibit 1 - Matrix of tree ordinance information from the websites of other Alameda County <br />cities <br />·Exhibit 2 - Chart comparing regulated tree diameters of Alameda County cities <br />PREPARED BY: Debbie Pollart, Public Works Director , Public Works Department <br />Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 5/13/2014