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6.4.9 Removal of branches, which project too far outward beyond an otherwise symmetrical form, 6.5 Cut back ends of branches and reduce weight where excessive overburden appears likely to result in breakage of supporting limbs. 6.6 Clear trees of sprout or sucker growth to a minimum height of eight (8) feet above ground level. Exceptions are allowed for young trees, which would be irreparably damaged by such pruning action. 6.7 Obtain a balanced appearance when viewed from the opposite side of the street immediately opposite the tree, unless authorized by an SAPRF representative to do otherwise. 6.8 Remove all vines entwined in trees and on tree trunks, Vine tendrils shall be removed without injury to said trees. 6.9 Clear all branches and foliage within ten (10) feet of primary electrical lines and three (3) to five (5) feet of secondary electrical lines. 6.10 Clear all branches that interfere with telephone, cable and other utility lines within one (1) foot of lines, wherever feasible. 7.0 COMPLETE & AESTIIETIC TREE PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS Complete and Aesthetic tree pruning shall consist of work performed in accordance with die specifications in 6.0 Complete Tree Pruning Specifications and in addition shall include that trees shall be consistently and concisely pruned whereby the canopies are "topiaried" in forms consistent with the species of tree being pruned. In specific cases where a group of same specie trees are present, the group of trees may be required to be " topiaried" all the sanic size and shape. 8.0 SAFETY TREE PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS Safety tree pruning shall consist of the total removal of dead or living branches that may menace the future health, strength and attractiveness of trees. Specifically, trees shall be pruned in such a manner to: 8.1 Prevent branch and foliage interference with requirements of safe public passage. Over street clearance shall be kept to a minimum of sixteen (16) feet above the paved surface of the street, fifteen (15) feet above the curb and eight (8) feet above the surface of a public sidewalk or pedestrian way. Exceptions are allowed for young trees, which would be irreparably damaged by such pruning action. 8.2 Remove dead and dying branches and branch stubs that are two (2) inches in diameter or more. 8.3 Remove all broken or loose branches. 8.4 Removing any live branches, which interfere with the tree's structural strength and healthful development, will ineludo the following: 8.5 Limbs of weak structure or otherwise hazardous.