§ 18.12.507. Prohibited Activities Adjacent to Trees.

The following activities shall be prohibited within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree, subject to the requirements of this ordinance:

(a)

Material Storage. No materials intended for use in construction, or waste materials accumulated due to excavation or demolition, shall be placed within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree.

(b)

Equipment Cleaning/Liquid Disposal. No equipment shall be cleaned, or other materials or liquids deposited or allowed to flow over land, within the limits of the critical root zone of a protected tree. This includes, without limitation, paint, oil, solvents, asphalt, concrete, mortar, or similar materials.

(c)

Tree Attachments. No signs, wires, or other attachments other than those of a protective nature shall be attached to any protected tree.

(d)

Vehicular Traffic. No vehicular and/or construction equipment traffic or parking shall take place within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree other than on an existing paved street or parking lot. This restriction does not apply to single incident access within the critical root zone for purposes of clearing underbrush, establishing the building pad and associated lot grading, vehicular traffic necessary for routine utility maintenance or emergency restoration of utility service or routine mowing operations.

(e)

Grade Changes. No grade changes in excess of two inches (cut or fill) shall be allowed within the limits of the critical root zone of any protected tree unless adequate construction methods are utilized which have been approved by the Urban Forester.