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 Simi Valley
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 7. PUBLIC WORKS
 Chapter 3. STREET TREES AND SHRUBS

  § 7-3.18. Tree removal: Permits.  

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  • (a)

    Required. No public tree may be removed from a parkway or other public place without securing a permit from the Director, except for such officers, agents, or employees of the City as may be directed to do so by the Director. Such removal may be approved in any of the following circumstances:

    (1)

    If the condition of the tree is such that it constitutes a public hazard due to a structural defect, incurable pathological disease, or pests;

    (2)

    If the location of the tree is hazardous to pedestrian or vehicular traffic or prevents approved access to private property;

    (3)

    As a part of a Council approved program of the replacement of nonconforming trees;

    (4)

    If the tree is causing extensive damages to public or private property, and root pruning and other remedial means have proven unsuccessful or will not, in the opinion of the Director, prove to be effective. Sewer line damages through root infiltration alone shall not be sufficient reason for tree removal;

    (5)

    If there will be an immediate replacement in a manner provided by, and with a tree designated according to, the provisions of this chapter; and

    (6)

    Such other removal as, in the judgment of the Director, is justified or required in the interests of the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare.

    (b)

    Denial. The Director may refuse to issue the permit requested if he/she determines that potential hazards are posed as to injuries to persons or damages to property or public improvements, or if he determines that the removal of the tree under the criteria set forth in subsection (a) of this section is not justified.

    (c)

    Clean up. When a tree is removed, the entire stump shall be taken out at least one foot (1′) below the existing or proposed subgrade, unless otherwise specified in the permit, and the hole shall be backfilled and compacted. All debris from the removal shall be removed from the site, and the right-of-way shall be restored to its former condition by the permittee.

    (d)

    Procedures. The tree removal procedures utilized shall conform to the professional standards prevailing in the industry, unless otherwise specified in the permit.

    (e)

    Conditions: Security. The Director may impose conditions in the permit and require security for compliance as set forth in Section 7-3.14 of this chapter.

(§ 1, Ord. 1020, eff. June 10, 2002, §§ 9104 and 9104-1 through 9104-4, S.V.M.C., as added by § 1, Ord. 204, as amended by § 8, Ord. 489, eff. November 4, 1981)