A.5.8 - Tree Crown Raising.

Crown raising is the removal of the lower branches of a tree in order to provide clearance on trees that obstruct vision and/or may interfere with pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The following standards shall be implemented when feasible:

a.

Lower limbs on young trees should remain as long as possible to create and maintain trunk taper and develop a strong trunk.

b.

Shorten low branches regularly and suppress their growth to force more growth in upper branches. The shortened branches can be removed later to raise the crown as needed.

c.

Removal of large diameter limbs low on the tree can create large wounds that may not heal and promote decay on the main trunk.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 9, 6-21-2016)