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7) Selective removal of limbs obstructing buildings or other structures or traffic <br />signs. Generally, limbs closer than five (5) feet to a building or other structure <br />should be removed unless doing so would severely damage a tree. <br />8) Removal of branches, which project too far outward beyond an otherwise <br />symmetrical form. <br />e. Cut back ends of branches and reduce weight where excessive overburden appears <br />likely to result in breakage of supporting limbs. <br />f. Clear trees of sprout or sucker growth to a minimum height of eight (8) feet above <br />ground level. Exceptions are allowed for young trees, which would be irreparably <br />damaged by such pruning action. <br />g. Obtain a balanced appearance when viewed from the opposite side of the street <br />immediately opposite the tree, unless authorized by an SAPRF representative to do <br />otherwise. <br />h. Remove all vines entwined in trees and on tree trunks. Vine tendrils shall be <br />removed without injury to said trees. <br />Clear all branches and foliage within ten (10) feet of primary electrical lines and <br />three (3) to five (5) feet of secondary electrical lines. <br />j. Clear all branches that interfere with telephone, cable and other utility lines within <br />one (1) foot of lines, wherever feasible. <br />1.06 SAFETY TREE PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS <br />Safety tree pruning shall consist of the total removal of dead or living branches that may <br />menace the future health, strength and attractiveness of trees. Specifically, trees shall be <br />pruned in such a manner to: <br />a. Prevent branch and foliage interference with requirements of safe public passage. <br />Over street clearance shall be kept to a minimum of sixteen (16) feet above the <br />paved surface of the street, fifteen (15) feet above the curb and eight (8) feet above <br />the surface of a public sidewalk or pedestrian way. Exceptions are allowed for <br />young trees, which would be irreparably damaged by such pruning action. <br />b. Remove dead and dying branches and branch stubs that are two (2) inches in <br />diameter or more. <br />C. Remove all broken or loose branches. <br />d. Removing any live branches, which interfere with the tree's structural strength and <br />healthful development, will include the following: <br />1) Limbs of weak structure or otherwise hazardous. <br />2) Selective removal of limbs obstructing buildings or other structures or traffic <br />signs. Generally, limbs closer than five (5) feet to a building or other structure <br />should be removed unless doing so would severely damage a tree. <br />43 <br />251 -53 <br />