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a. Any disturbances including, but not limited to, the following, which might cause harm to a protected tree, are strictly prohibited within the root protection zone (RPZ) of that tree:

1. Removing, moving or failing to install and maintain proper temporary protection fencing in the vicinity of construction prior to completion of on-site work;

2. Trenching;

3. Any permanent or temporary structures; however, temporary structures not fixed to the ground shall be allowed as long as they will not compact the soil;

4. Grading, cutting, filling or changing the natural grade in any way;

5. Installation of an irrigation system;

6. Covering with any substance impermeable to air and rain water, such as asphalt, concrete, plastic, etc.; however, pervious surfacing such as pavers, gravel, pervious asphalt or other such materials may be used to within one-half (1/2) the distance from the dripline of the tree to the trunk;

7. Burning, open fires or open flames;

8. Compaction of the soil;

9. Girdling; and/or

10. Topping. (Ord. #248-2020, S2 (Exh. A))