18-40.040 Tree Protection Regulations.
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))