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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 7) Selective removal of limbs obstructing buildings or other structures or traffic signs. <br /> Generally, limbs closer than five (5) feet to a building or other structure should be <br /> removed unless doing so would severely damage a tree. <br /> 8) Removal of branches, which project too far outward beyond an otherwise <br /> symmetrical form. <br /> e. Cut back ends of branches and reduce weight where excessive overburden appears likely <br /> to result in breakage of supporting limbs. <br /> <br /> f. Clear trees of sprout or sucker growth to a minimum height of eight (8) feet above ground <br /> level. Exceptions are allowed for young trees, which would be irreparably damaged by <br /> such pruning action. <br /> <br /> g. Obtain a balanced appearance when viewed from the opposite side of the street <br /> immediately opposite the tree, unless authorized by an SAPRF representative to do <br /> otherwise. <br /> <br /> h. Remove all vines entwined in trees and on tree trunks. Vine tendrils shall be removed <br /> without injury to said trees. <br /> <br /> i. Clear all branches and foliage within ten (10) feet of primary electrical lines and three (3) <br /> to five (5) feet of secondary electrical lines. <br /> <br /> j. Clear all branches that interfere with telephone, cable and other utility lines within one (1) <br /> foot of lines, wherever feasible. <br /> <br /> 1.06 SAFETY TREE PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS <br /> Safety tree pruning shall consist of the total removal of dead or living branches that may <br /> menace the future health, strength and attractiveness of trees. Specifically, trees shall be <br /> pruned in such a manner to: <br /> <br /> a. Prevent branch and foliage interference with requirements of safe public passage. Over <br /> street clearance shall be kept to a minimum of sixteen (16) feet above the paved surface of <br /> the street, fifteen (15) feet above the curb and eight (8) feet above the surface of a public <br /> sidewalk or pedestrian way. Exceptions are allowed for young trees, which would be <br /> irreparably damaged by such pruning action. <br /> <br /> b. Remove dead and dying branches and branch stubs that are two (2) inches in diameter or <br /> more. <br /> <br /> c. Remove all broken or loose branches. <br /> <br /> d. Removing any live branches, which interfere with the tree's structural strength and <br /> healthful development, will include the following: <br /> <br /> 1) Limbs of weak structure or otherwise hazardous. <br /> 2) Selective removal of limbs obstructing buildings or other structures or traffic signs. <br /> Generally, limbs closer than five (5) feet to a building or other structure should be <br /> removed unless doing so would severely damage a tree. <br /> 44 <br /> 25H-56 <br />