A.5.2 - Size of Pruning Cuts.

Tree branches shall be removed in such a manner so as to not cause damage to other parts of the tree or to other plants or property. Use the following guide for size of branches to be removed:

a.

Under two inches in diameter - safe to prune.

b.

Between two and four inches in diameter - think twice.

c.

Greater than four inches in diameter - have a good reason. A qualified tree consultant shall be consulted to provide justification in writing that removing a protected tree's branches that are larger than four inches will not harm the health of the tree.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 9, 6-21-2016)