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In 1999, the"Tree Removal Subcommittee"began as a vehicle to allow interested council members to express
their concerns about trees, to provide more structure to the City's tree removal program, and create a more
beautiful city through enhanced landscaping elements and increased enforcement of Conditional Use Permits
{ (CUPs)and City codes.
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i The Beautification, Landscape and Tree("BLT") Committee evolved from a further desire of the City Council
participants to have a more comprehensive focus. Some of the issues addressed by the BLT Committee were the
achievement of and on-going qualification as a"Tree City, USA'; long-range program planning by establishing a
=� comprehensive Tree Management Plan and seeking funding for median landscaping and replacement of parkway
trees; landscaping flood control channel right-of-ways, the AES Plant and OCSD property.
Recently,the BLT Committee agreed to make a recommendation to the full Council to select an official City Tree,
Cersis occidentalis(Western Red Bud), a California native.
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Inter-Department Communiffiih ` -a _; P.
TO: Connie Brockway, City Clerk
FROM: Gail Hutton, City Attorney
DATE: November 2, 1999
SUBJECT: Department of Public Works Tree Removal Policy
RLS 99-773
Please be advised we have reviewed the policy and flow chart regarding the subject matter.
The Public Works Commission-is empowered to"review and comment"upon the infrastructure
repair program.,_tHBMC-2.l41-.030 Decisions on these matters are made by the Director of
Public Works. (HBMC
Therefore, the procedures are informal regarding appeals and any recommendation by the Public
Works Commission or decision by the Director is appealable to the City Council.
Should you have any questions, please call me.
Gail Hutton
City Attorney
c: Robert Beardsley, Director of Public Works
Daryl Smith, Superintendent of Park, Tree and Landscape Division
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(CITY COUNCIL)—APPROVED CITY TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT POLICY (100.10)
The City Council considered a communication from the Director of Public Works transmitting a
City Tree Remo val/Replacement Policy to address the considerable community concern and
interest regarding tree removal and replacement, and property damage repairs in city parks,
on public property and in the street rights-of-way.
Public Works Superintendent Daryl Smith presented a slide report titled Tree Removal and
Replacement Policy.
A motion was made by Garofalo, second Green,to approve the attached Tree
Removal/Replacement Policy as recommended by staff and the Public Works Commission.
The motion carried unanimously.
=ICITY COUNCIL)DEFERRED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 1999—APPROVED INTRODUCTION
OF ORDINANCE NO. 3435 AS AMENDED—TO AMEND THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE FOURTH OF JULY EXECUTIVE BOARD (640.10)
The City Council considered a communication dated September 13, 1999 from the Community
Services Director transmitting proposed Ordinance No. 3435 pertaining to the Fourth of July
Executive Board,
Mayor Green inquired as to the reasoning that the Mayor's appointee be the chair and the
Mayor Pro Tem's appointee be the vice chair.
Discussion was Feld,
Mayor Green presented reasons why he disagreed with this new procedure. Councilmember
Dettloff presented reasons why she concurred with the Mayor's opinion.
Following discussion, a motion was made Garofalo, second Green, to approve introducUon of
Ordinance No. 3435 as amended to retain the text of Section 2,106.070 as presented in the original
ordinance.
Councilmember Bauer requested that the need to make the selection of the grand marshal a
smoother procedure be addressed.
The motion made by Garofalo, second Green to adopt Ordinance No. 3435 as amended- "An
Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by
Amending Chapter 2.106 Thereof Entitled"Fourth of July Executive Board"and specifically
delineating responsibilities, duration of terms, meetings, and duties of officers.After the City
Clerk read by title, the motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Council/Agency Meeting Held:
Deferred/Continued to:
Approved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied b* . Cit Cler s ignature
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Council Meeting Date: November 5, 2001 Department ID Number: PW 01-138
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS -=
SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, City Administratora4v
PREPARED BY: ROBERT F. BEARDSLEY, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance Relating to Regulation of Trees
Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: A new ordinance is proposed to establish and provide for the regulation
of the maintenance, planting and removal of City trees. The ordinance is also required to
apply for a Tree City USA designation.
Funding Source: No funding is required for this action.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
Adopt Ordinance No. .3,51Y of the City of Huntington Beach Adding Chapter 13.50 to the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to the Regulation of Trees.
Alternative Action(s): 1. Do not adopt the ordinance, and forego the Tree City USA
application. 2. Adopt a modified ordinance per Council direction.
Analysis: The City maintains a community forest of over 55,000 trees. The maintenance of
the community forest includes pruning, disease control, pest control, fertilization and the
prevention of hazardous situations. Trees are an important component of Huntington
Beach's community environment. They enhance the appearance of the City's streets and
parks. Trees also moderate, noise levels and cleanse pollutants such as carbon dioxide from
the air. Properly managed trees return overall benefits and value to the community far in
excess of the time and money invested for their care and maintenance.
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REQ EST FOR COUNCIL ACTIO4
MEETING DATE: November 5, 2001 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER:PW 01-138
The Public Works Department has developed goals, standards and practices for the planting,
maintenance and removal of City trees known as the the Community Forest Management
Plan. This plan establishes planting and maintenance goals and provides guidelines for
species selection. The Management Plan includes the City's Aboricultural and Landscape
Standards and Specifications (ALSS). The Community Forest Management Plan and the
ALSS are referenced in the proposed ordinance. It is the reponsiblity of the Public Works
Department to maintain and update the Management Plan when appropriate.
The proposed ordinance charges the Public Works Director with enforcing the ALSS,
formulating a Tree Management Plan and issuing permits for the planting, maintenance and
removal of city trees. Permits will be issued without cost. Proposed work that does not
comply with established standards may be denied by the Director. Permit denials may be
appealed to the City Council. The ordinance also prohibits defacing or removal of any tree or
plant in any street or public place.
At the January 16, 2001 City Council meeting, Mayor Julien-Houchen requested that the City
establish a Tree Master Plan that specifies the types and size of trees which should be
planted throughout the community. The Community Forest Management Plan provides this
information through the recommended species list and the ALSS.
An adopted ordinance will allow the City to apply for a Tree City USA designation. This
program, sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the US Forest
Service, recognizes cities that meet the standards of the TREE CITY USA program. The
primary benefit of a Tree City USA designation is to promote a community understanding of
the urban forest. To be eligible for the program, the City must comply with four standards:
1. Establish a tree board or department. The City Park, Tree and Landscape Division
or the Beautification, Landscape, Tree Council Committee meet this requirement.
2. Adopt a community tree ordinance.
3. Maintain a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per
capita. The current tree maintenance budget is approximately $1.1 million.
4. Issue a proclamation and observe Arbor Day.
The Community Forest Management Plan was presented to the Beautification, Landscape,
Tree Committee on August 22, 2001. Copies of the Plan are available for review at the City
Clerk's office and from the Public Works Department.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 5, 2001 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER:PW 01-138
Public Works Commission: Action was not required by the Public Works Commission.
Environmental Status: Not applicable.
Attachment(s):
City Clerk's
Page Number No. Description
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ATTACHMENT # 1
ORDINANCE NO. 3518
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ADDING CHAPTER 13.50 TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TREES
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding
Chapter 13.50, said chapter to read as follows:
Chapter 13.50
REGULATION OF TREES
Sections:
13.50.010 Definitions.
13.50.020 "Director"--Duties and authority.
13.50.030 Director--Interference with.
13.50.040 Permits required.
13.50.050. Applications.
13.50.060. Applications-- eg nerall
13.50.070 Application--fee.
13.50.080 Surety or cash bond.
13.50.190 Permit--Issuance not warranty.
13.50.100 Permits--Types of.
13.50.110 Permits--General contents.
13.50.120 Permit--Planting.
13.50.130. Permit--Spraying.
13.50.140 Permit--Maintenance.
13.50.150 Permits--Approval or denial.
13.50.160 Appeal.
13.50.170. Council action.
13.50.180 Defacing prohibited.
13.50.190 Certain materials prohibited.
13.50.200 Excavations.
13.50.010 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have
the meaning hereafter set forth unless a different meaning is clearly intended from the context in
which such word or phrase is used. Any word or phrase not herein defined shall have the meaning
attributed to it in ordinance usage.
(a) "City" shall mean the City of Huntington Beach.
(b) "Director" shall mean the Director of Public Works or his appointed designee, charged with
enforcement of this chapter.
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(c) "Park, Tree and Landscape Division" shall mean that division of the department of public
works charged with the administration of this chapter.
(d) "Parkway" shall mean that part of a street or highway lying between the property line and
that portion of the street or highway customarily used for vehicular traffic.
(e) "Person" shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or
organization of any kind.
(f) "Public place" shall mean any place, including buildings, open to the public and owned,
managed or controlled by the City of Huntington Beach.
(g) "Standards" shall mean the Arboricultural and Landscape Specifications and Standards of
Practice adopted by resolution of the City Council, and by reference made a part hereof as
though set forth fully herein.
(h) Street" shall mean the entire width of every public way or right-of-way when any part
thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
13.50.020 Director--Duties and authority. The Director shall have the authority and is hereby
charged with the following duties:
(a) To enforce the Arboricultural and Landscape Specifications and Standards of Practice, ("the
Standards") as adopted by the City of Huntington Beach, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk, governing the planting, maintenance, removal, fertilization,
pruning, and bracing of trees on the streets and other public places in the City,and shall
direct, regulate, and control the planting, maintenance. and removal of all trees growing now
or hereafter on streets or public places, to insure safety or preserve the aesthetics of such
public places.
(b) To supervise or inspect all work done under any permit issued in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
(c) To formulate a Tree Management Plan. Such plan shall specify the species of tree to be
planted on streets and other public places. From and after the effective date of such Tree
Management Plan, and any amendments thereto, all tree planting shall conform to the Tree
Management Plan and the Standards and any regulation or rule promulgated by the Director
to implement the same.
(d) To issue or deny permits for maintenance of trees in public places and to place reasonable
conditions on the granting of permits in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and
the Tree Management Plan and the Standards.
(e) The Director shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations and to amend or
add to them, for the implementation of the Tree Management Plan and the Standards. When
recommending species of trees, the Director shall consider environmental factors, and all
existing and future utilities of an area or specific location.
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13.50.030 Director--Interference with. No person shall interfere with, oppose or obstruct the
Director or his agents or employees in the performance of his duties as provided in this chapter.
13.50.040 Permits required. No person shall plant, spray, or maintain any tree on any street,
parkway, or public place without first applying for and obtaining a permit from the City of
Huntington Beach to do so.
13.50.050. Applications. Applications for original and renewal permits and for any amendments to
any permit shall be filed with the Director and shall be signed by the applicant. Each application
shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the Director and shall set forth the following
information:
(a) The true name, fictitious name, if any, home and business addresses and telephone numbers
of applicant, and if same be a corporation, names and addresses of principal officers, or if a
partnership, association or company doing business under a fictitious name, names of
partners or persons comprising the partnership, association or company, and address of each.
(b) Street number and exact location of place where applicant proposes to engage in the activity
for which the permit is requested (where applicable, the route proposed for the activity shall
be included).
(c) The nature of the activity in which applicant proposes to engage.
(d) Detailed information as to the method applicant proposes to employ in the proposed work or
activity for which the permit is requested.
(e) Brief description of the nature and number of pieces of equipment to be used in such
proposed work or activity, and where applicable, types of chemicals or commercial sprays to
be used. If a license of any kind is required for the work, a copy of the license must be
supplied.
(f) Evidence of insurance and bond information (if applicable)in accordance with the City of
Huntington Beach standard insurance requirements.
(g) Length of time for which permit is desired.
(h) Any other information pertaining to the specific activity or work to be performed for which
a permit is requested which may be required by the Director.
(i) Proof of insurance in conformance with the City's standard insurance resolution.
13.50.060. Applications-- enerally. Applications for permits shall be filed with the Director no
less than ten (10) days prior to the time the work is to be commenced. The Director shall issue such
permits if applicant has complied with the provisions of this chapter, the City standard on insurance
requirements, and the work to be performed meets the requirements and conditions contained in the
Standards and the Tree Management Program.
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13.50.070 Application--fee. The City of Huntington Beach will not charge or collect a fee for
filing of any permit required in this Chapter.
13.50.080 Surety or cash bond. Prior to the issuance of any permit, the Director may require the
deposit of a surety or cash bond in an amount sufficient to guarantee that the activity or work
proposed will be performed in a professional, workmanlike manner and to secure City against all
costs, charges and expenses incurred by reason of permittee's failure to abide by the provisions of
this chapter, the requirements contained in the standards of the City, or any federal or state laws
appertaining thereto.
13.50.090 Permit--Issuance not warranty. The issuance of any permit under the provisions of this
chapter shall not be construed as a warranty by city as to the competence of permittee, or that the
activity or work proposed to be performed under such permit will be done with safety to the
permittee or other persons or property. All such risks shall be assumed by permittee.
13.50.100 Permits--Types of. The following activities shall require issuance of a permit: planting,
spraying and maintenance.
13.50.110 Permits--General contents. Permits shall contain the address or a description of the
exact location.where the work is to be performed; a detailed description of the methods to be used
and the manner in which such work is to be performed; any conditions which may be attached to the
issuance of such permit by the Director and the date on which such permit shall expire.
Within five(5) days after the expiration date specified on any permit, unless application has been
made for a renewal or amendment of such permit, the Director shall be notified that the work has
been completed and ready for inspection.
13.50.120 Permit--Planting. No person shall plant, replant, relocate or remove any tree from any
street, parkway or public place without first complying with sections 13.50.050 through 13.50.070.
In addition to the information required by section 13.50.120 of this chapter, such permit shall set out
the specific number of trees to be planted and the specific work to be performed in connection
therewith.
13.50.130. Permit--Sprayin>;. No person shall spray any tree on any street, parkway or public place
without first complying with sections 13.50.050 through 13.50.070. In addition to the information
required by section 13.50.120 of this chapter, such permit shall specify the types of chemicals and
commercial sprays which may be used in the work to be performed and require that the
performance of all such work shall confirm all state, municipal and federal laws.
13.50.140 Permit--Maintenance. No person shall fertilize, preserve or prune any tree on any street,
parkway or public place,without first complying with sections 13.50.050 through 13.50.070. In
addition to the information required by section 13.50.120 of this chapter, such permit shall state the
kinds and number of trees to be fertilized, pruned or otherwise preserved and maintained, and types
of materials and equipment, including irrigation systems, to be used in such work. Such permit
shall specify that the performance of all maintenance work shall comply with all the standards of
the City, and all federal and state laws applicable thereto.
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13.50.150 Permits--Approval or denial. The Director, after investigation of the application and the -
proposed work to be performed, may grant or refuse to grant a permit. Refusal shall be based upon
a finding by the Director that the proposed work does not meet adopted City standards and
requirements including this ordinance, the Tree Management Plan, and the Arboricultural
Standards.
13.50.160 Appeal. Within ten (10) days after receipt of an application, the Director shall inform
the applicant in writing of his reasons for refusing to issue any permit provided for in this chapter,
and such applicant shall have the right to appeal in writing within thirty(30) days to the City
Council.
13.50.170. Council action. The decision of the Director is appealable to the City Council. Appeal
to the City Council from the Director must be made in writing within ten(10) days of the Director's
decision. At the first regular meeting following receipt of an appeal, the Council shall consider the
matter under the requirements contained in this chapter, the standards adopted by the City, and
pertinent information furnished by the Director and the Public Works Commission. The
determination of the City Council to sustain or overrule the decision of the Director shall be final.
13.50.180 Defacing prohibited. No person shall cut down,pull up,burn, destroy, or remove any
tree, plant or shrub in any street or public place. No person shall trim, skin, deface or remove the
outer trunk surface or bark of any tree, plant or shrub located in any street or public place to such
extent or in such manner as to deface, injure, destroy or endanger the life of any such tree,plant or
shrub. No person shall attach any rope, wire,nail, advertising material or any other foreign object
to any tree,plant or shrub, or allow any gaseous liquid or solid substance to come into contact
therewith which gaseous liquid or other substance is harmful to such tree,plant or shrub.
13.50.190 Certain materials prohibited. No person shall deposit, place, store or maintain upon any
public place in the City any stone, brick, sand, concrete or other material which may obstruct the
free passage of water, air and fertilizer to the roots of any tree,plant or shrub growing in such public
place without first obtaining written permission from the tree superintendent to do so.
13.50.200 Excavations.
(a) No person shall excavate any ditch, tunnel, trench, or lay any driveway within a radius of ten
(10) feet from any tree in any street or parkway without first obtaining written permission
form the Director to do so.
(b) Any tree on any street or public place near any excavation or construction of any.building,
structure, or street work, shall be protected with a good substantial enclosure placed a
sufficient number of feet, as determined by the Director, from such tree,to guard against any
building material, refuse, or other debris from damaging such tree.
13.50.210 Final Inspection. Upon notice from the permittee that the permitted work has been
completed, the Director or his designee shall inspect the work done. Should the completed work
fail to meet the standards set forth in this Chapter, the permittee shall have 15 days to correct the
work. A civil citation may be issued for failure to complete the work within the 15-day extension
period.
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SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 19th day of November , 2001.
ayor
ATTEST:
Gig� APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk 11-29-0 P--(— !D/p Of
��City Attorney �7
REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
INIT APPROVE
City Adirlini�ator
Director of Public Works
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of November,2001, and was again read to
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of November,2001.
and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council.
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo,Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Connie Brockway CITY CLERK of the City of
Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council,do hereby certify that a synopsis of this
ordinance has been published in the Independent on
,2001
In accordance with the City Charter of said City City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Connie Brockway, City Clerk of the City Council of the City
Deputy city Clerk of Huntington Beach, California
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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TO: City Council Members `t` -ev'�'�'
FROM: Beautification, Lands c e and Tree Committee
Debbie Cook, Mayor
Connie Boardman, Mayor Pro T mC'B e5, off (3^M =�
Ralph Bauer, Council Member,V
DATE: November 7, 2002
SUBJECT: "C" Item ,f'N"ovember 18 2002Council Meeting L
Proposed Adoption of Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud) as the
Official
Official Tree of the City of Huntington Beach
Background
On April 6, 1964, the City Council passed a motion from the Huntington Beach
Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce to name the Lemon Bottlebrush
the official tree of the City of Huntington Beach. This action apparently was
never consummated with a formal resolution;thus, the Lemon Bottlebrush is
currently the "unofficial" City tree.
In 1999, the Beautification, Landscape and Tree Committee (Committee) was
formed to discuss issues related to the City's urban forest and landscaping.
To preserve the authenticity of the City's urban forest, the Committee has
recommended that the City formally adopt a tree native to California as the
official City tree, and has selected the Cercis occidentalis, more commonly
known as the Western Redbud, due to its beauty, vitality, and ability to flourish in
this climate.
The Western Redbud is indigenous to the region, is drought tolerant, and once
established, requires little maintenance. The conditions present in our parkways
will provide a suitable environment, while its deciduous nature will produce yellow
and red colors in fall, magenta blooms in spring, and reddish-brown seedpods in
winter.
The Committee recognizes the value of trees and their ability to enrich the quality
of life and the beauty of our community and, by adopting.the Western Redbud as
the City's official tree, it wishes to continue the preservation of the City of
Huntington Beach's natural environment as well as its history.
Recommended Action
1. Adopt attached Resolution No.�6°a" // declaring the Cercis occidentalis
(Western Redbud) as the official tree of the City of Huntington Beach.
RESOLUTION NO. -2002-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS
(THE WESTERN REDBUD) THE OFFICIAL CITY TREE
WHEREAS,the City of Huntington Beach recognizes the value of trees and their ability
to enrich the quality of life and beautify our community; and
The City of Huntington Beach has not formally adopted an official City tree; and
The Beautification, Landscape and Tree.Committee has recognized the beauty and
vitality of the tree of the genus Cercis and the species occidentalis,more commonly known as
the Western Redbud; and
The selection of a tree native to California, as is the Western Redbud,will continue to
preserve the City's natural environment; and
This drought tolerant tree requiring little maintenance once established will flourish in the
City of Huntington Beach; and
The deciduous nature of the Western Redbud produces yellow and red colors in fall,
beautiful magenta bloom. s in spring, picturesque reddish-brown seedpods in winter and will
brighten the areas in which it is planted,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach declares the Western Redbud the official City tree.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 18 day of November ,2002.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk % -ttomey tv
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: ,--1 ITIA D AND APP VED:
City AdnliGstrator Director of Public Works
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Res. No. 2002-113
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk
of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of
said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council at an regular meeting thereof held on the
18th day of November, 2002 by the following vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook,'Houchen, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-officio CI rk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
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INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance for the Regulation of Trees
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 5, 2001
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TREE
MANAGEMENT
PLAN
Huntington Beach
Community Forest
Management Plan
November 2001
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. ; Management Plan/Introduction
Appendix A Management Plan/Goals
Appendix S Planting Specifications
Appendix C Pruning Specifications
Appendix ® Recommended Street Tree List
Appendix E Specie Frequent
y. Appendix F Tree Ordinance
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A endix G Tree Removal/Replacement Policy
Appendix H Arboricultural and Landscape
Standards and Specifications
Management Team
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction..................................................................................
1
Guardianship of the Community Forest..............................................2
Foundations for Tree Conservation...................................................3
Summary of Conditions in July 2000..................................................4
Community Forest Management Plan................................................5
Goals...............................................................................6
Objectives Introduction.................................................. ...6
Objectives for Street Trees...................................................7
Objectives for Woodland Park Trees (Silviculture).....................8
General Objectives............................................................10
Maintenance Plan Procedures.............................................10
• Implementation Procedures........... ............................. ...12
Non-Scheduled Work..............................................12
Scheduled Tree Maintenance Cycle...........................14
Calendar 2000............................................14
Calendar 2001............. .............................15
Calendar 2002............................................15
Implementing the Tree Removal and Planting Plan..................15
Generating Reports for Tracking Work........................16
Generating Tree Maintenance Contract......................16
Tree Maintenance Procedures.............................................17
Tree Pruning Standards.......................................... 17
Young Trees..............................................17
Mature Trees..............:.............................. 17
Over-Mature Trees......................................18
Over-Mature Eucalyptus in District 441............19
AppendicesA-H...........................................................................21
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction................................................... .....1
Guardianship of the Community Forest..............................................2
Foundations for Tree Conservation........... .....3
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Summary of Conditions in July 2000..................................................4
Community Forest Management Plan................................................5
Goals...............................................................................6
Objectives Introduction........................................................6
Objectives for Street Trees...................................................7
Objectives for Woodland Park Trees (Silviculture)......................8
General Objectives............................................................10
Maintenance Plan Procedures....................................:........10
Implementation Procedures..............................:.................12
Non-Scheduled Work..................:.... ......12
Scheduled Tree Maintenance Cycle...........................14
Calendar 2000...................I.........................14
Calendar 2001............................................15
Calendar 2002............................................15
Implementing the Tree Removal and Planting Plan..................15
Generating Reports for Tracking Work........................16
Generating Tree Maintenance Contract......................16
Tree Maintenance Procedures.............................................17
Tree Pruning Standards.......................................... 17
YoungTrees..............................................17
Mature Trees............................................. 17
Over-Mature Trees......................................18 .
Over-Mature Eucalyptus in District 441............19
AppendicesA-H..........................................................................21
Introduction
Importance of the Community Forest in Huntington Beach
Trees are an important component of Huntington Beach's community
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environment. They enhance the quality of life and soften the hard appearance
of concrete structures and streets. Trees also moderate noise levels, cleanse
pollutants from the air, produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gasses.
Trees provide significant economic benefits. Real estate appraisers have found
that neighborhoods with a healthy Street Tree population have substantially
higher home values than similar neighborhoods without Street Trees. Research
by the U.S. Forest Service shows that trees comprise an average of 6 to 12
percent, and in some cases up to 20 percent, of the appraised value of
residential property. Properly managed trees return overall benefits and value
to the community far in excess of the time and money invested in them for
planting, pruning, protection, removal and replacement.
Commitment to Tree Conservation
Residents and officials of Huntington Beach have recognized the benefits of tree
conservation and have followed a comprehensive community forest
management program consistent with their strong commitment to conserve the
City's valuable community forest resource. This program was started in 1991
• with an inventory of all City street and park trees, which included information on
the location, species, and size. The findings of the inventory summarize what
tree resources existed at the time it was taken. This summary was then used to
establish goals. To quantify the goals, they are placed into a plan document.
The plan document outlines the ways and means for achieving the goals by
establishing the objectives, policies and procedures for planting and maintaining
trees. It also suggests effective use of existing tree care funds and establishes
methods for making accurate budget projections for tree care. These elements
are all necessary for effective community forest management.
Tree Management
This tree management document defines the goals, objectives, procedures and
policies that will be utilized by City staff in the management and care of all trees
located on City property or within the City's rights-of-way. To measure success
this plan contains the methodologies to track information to see that progress is
being made. Evaluation of progress is also necessary for future planning.
City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page 1
This plan is a dynamic document based on the most recent standards for
community forestry and urban tree maintenance. It is intended to provide the
City with an effective tree conservation strategy. In addition to the plan, the City
also uses the TreeKeeper® automated tree management software. This
computer program allows for long range scheduling of tree maintenance and
tracks work completed. The management plan will be updated and amended
from information provided by TreeKeeper®. If both are used correctly, they will
provide powerful tools for: 1) sustaining a healthy community forest, 2)
increasing long-term economic benefits to the City, and 3) improving the health,
safety and welfare of City residents and visitors in the present and future.
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Amendments to the Plan
Pursuant to the proposed amendment to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code,
Chapter 13.50, "Regulation of Trees," Section 13.50.020 (e), "The Director shall
have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations and to amend or add to
them for the implementation of the Tree Management Plan and the Standards."
Any amendments to these policies sought by other public or private interests
shall first receive approval from the Director of Public Works.
City Easements and Rights-of-Way
Section 13.50.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code defines "easement",
"parkway", or "right-of-way. Any tree located within the defined public easement
is recognized as a City-owned tree, and is subject to the policies described
• herein and in the Municipal Codes, which govern all City Trees and public
property.
Guardianship of the Community Forest
The City Council
The elected officials of the City provide leadership at the request of the citizens
to assure that the community trees are given appropriate priority in Huntington
Beach. By providing adequate funding to meet the goals and objectives of this
plan, these officials support the conservation of the community forest. In
addition, they can communicate to the public the need to support the goals and
objectives of this plan.
Director of Public Works
The Director of Public Works is responsible for providing the daily management
and maintenance necessary to sustain the community forest. As provided in
Chapter 13.50 of the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code, under his
direction, employees of the Park, Tree and Landscape Division shall provide
appropriate tree maintenance, including but not limited to pruning, planting,
removal, inspection and updates to the City's tree inventory.
City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page 2
• The Park, Tree and Landscape Division will serve as the primary resource for
residents who contact the City with concerns and questions about trees. The
Division will[ provide residents with educational material or information on proper
tree care of specific City trees, and will sponsor Arbor Day and other celebrations
to enhance the public's awareness of the important role of trees in the
community.
Decisions of the Director of Public Works pursuant to the issuance of permits for
the planting, spraying or maintenance of City trees by persons or entities other
than the Park, Tree and Landscape Division, may be appealed to the City
Council.
Residents of the City of Huntington Beach
While no duty is assigned to the residents of.Huntington Beach regarding the
care of public trees, all residents are encouraged to provide irrigation, promote
the health and viability of any City tree located within the public easement of their
property, and to notify the Director of Public Works of any suspected tree hazard
or maintenance needs.
Foundations for Tree Conservation
® The conservation and enhancement of the Community Forest is founded on the
City General Plan, Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Community Forest
Management Plan and the conditions existing at the time of the adoption of the
plan, which are used as a benchmark to measure the success or failure of each
element of the plan.
The City General Plan sets the overall goals and objectives for the City. The
Community Forest Management Plan sets specific goals and objectives for the
community forest and establishes the procedures to achieve them. The
Municipal Code (section 13:50 proposed) supports the management plan to
assure that procedures are maintained.
City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page 3
Summary of Conditions in July 2000
Data from street and park trees has been compiled and entered into the
TreeKeeper®tree management software. The number values given in this
report reflect a point in time. All values are dynamic and are only estimates for
the purpose of tree management. All values change as new information is
updated daily into TreeKeeper®. Scheduled and non-scheduled work is now
being added into the TreeKeeper® software. This information, though updated
and supporting TreeKeeper® generated documents added as appendices, will
be out of date at the time it is appended.
Major findings in 2000 relative to the Community Forest Management Plan
include:
• Resources comprising the community forest include: 55,657 tree sites, of
which 45,815 are Street Tree sites and 9,842, are Woodland park tree sites.
1. Street Trees: Of the 45,815 Street Tree sites listed in TreeKeeper®,
there are 6,936 vacant (species 161) Street Tree planting sites. This
gives a total of 38,879 Street Trees that currently require maintenance.
2. Woodland Park Trees: There are currently 9,842 trees in'Woodland
Parks. These trees are in the process of being divided into three
classifications: 1) Trees adjacent to high use areas. 2) Trees adjacent
to trees in high use areas. 3) Trees in low use areas. As these trees
are classified, Group 1 trees in high use areas will be maintained on
the same schedule as Street Trees. Group 2 trees will be inspected
on the same schedule as Street Trees and maintained as
recommended by the inspector. Group 3 trees are Woodland trees
and are allowed to live according to normal forest biological cycles of
life and death with little or no intervention.
Street Tree Species Diversity
• Current species distribution between Street Trees and Woodland Park Trees
can only be estimated since the data in TreeKeeper® has not been
structured for this purpose. The data does suggest that the Mexican Fan
Palm is the most common Street Tree species occupying approximately
4,000 street planting sites. Brazilian Pepper, Canary Island Pine,
Carrotwood, Queen Palm, Lemon Bottlebrush, Evergreen Pear, Indian
Laurel, New Zealand Christmas Tree, Brisbane Box, Ornamental Pear, Crape
Myrtle, Canary Island Date Palm, Holly Oak, Purple-Leaf Plum and Australian
Willow make up all species comprising greater than one percent of the Street
Tree population. About 200 tree species comprise the Street Tree
population.
Of that number, 184 species comprise less than 1% (400 individual trees) of
the population. Of the 200 species, 167 species have fewer than 100
City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page 4
individual trees. This data suggests that the population is eclectic and over-
diversified. Only 16 species occupy more than 1% (400) of the Street Tree
sites.
• Currently, there are 128 tree stumps and no dead Street Trees. There are
1,165 trees in poor condition, making up 3.5 % of the population. Since
1999, there are also 3,280 (5.9% of the population) Red Gum Eucalyptus that
are declining in condition as a result of the Lerp Psyllid, The condition of
these trees changes rapidly and, for the purpose of this plan, all are
considered to be in poor condition. Currently, there is no cost effective
treatment for the Lerp Psyllid and a high percentage of these will need to be
removed as they die.
• The tree trunk diameter frequency indicates that there are approximately
3345 (9.81%) young trees with trunk diameters of less than three inches.
Each of these trees should be given young tree care consisting or stake
removals and pruning to establish good branch structure. Additional 4,008
trees have trunk diameters of less than six inches. The combined small
diameter tree population of 7353 (18.57%) suggests that the age diversity of
the tree resource is almost at the 20% recommendation for young trees being
only 1.43% lower than the level recommended by this plan.
• The hardscape frequency report indicates that there are an estimated 12,670
Street Trees (27.7%) causing damage to infrastructure, including sidewalks
(4,784) sidewalks and curbs (4,196), curb and gutter (3,442), all the
• preceding (168), sidewalks and driveway approaches (30), driveway
approaches (26) and curb, gutter and driveway (24). While this information
is included, there is currently no direct, day-to-day maintenance that is
predicated on hardscape damage statistics. Hardscape damage is used to
determine the selection of replacement trees for replanting. In addition, the
City's Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan (IIMP) relies heavily on this
data to locate streets with a high percentage of hardscape damage. Those
streets are then assigned a higher priority for improvement under the IIMP.
Community Forest Management Plan
For the purpose of this plan, "goals" are defined as general intentions or the
philosophies that reflect the hope of the community relative to conservation of its
tree resources. "Objectives" are defined as specific targets, or measurable
timeline events, to achieve stated goals. "Policies" are defined as procedures or
guidelines for daily operations. Policies make up the major portion of the plan.
The Community Forest Management Plan contains objectives consistent with
achieving goals and policies consistent with meeting objectives. The first
element of the plan is for managing the Street Tree population. It is intended
that this plan be dynamic and see appropriate revisions over the longest term of
the objectives. The management procedures outlined in this plan are to be
automated with computer software.
City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page 5
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Goals
The following general goals have been selected for the conservation of the tree
resource of Huntington Beach. The basis for individual goals are found in
Appendix A.
• Establish and maintain optimal tree cover.
• Maintain trees in a safe and healthy condition through good cultural practices.
• Establish and sustain an optimal level of tree age and species diversity.
• Promote conservation of community tree resources.
• Provide suitable locations for and select, situate and maintain Street Trees to
minimize tree hazards, public nuisance, hardscape damage and maintenance
costs.
• Continue centralized tree management of all City trees under one department
to ensure the enforcement and continuity of policies.
• Foster citizen support for the local community forestry programs and
encourage good tree management on privately owned properties.
• Promote efficient and cost-effective management of the community forest.
• Enforce a City Tree Ordinance based on the preceding goals.
• Establish and maintain budget funding consistent with achieving the goals of
this Community Forest Management Plan.
Introduction to Objectives
Objectives for improving the community forest have been selected for time
periods up to 40 years. The objectives should be reviewed every five years
and adjusted for maximum benefit to achieve the intention of the goal
statements. It may be necessary to redefine objectives or to lengthen or
shorten their time-lines.
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City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page 6
OBJECTIVES FOR STREET TREES
• Street Tree Population Density: In July 2000, TreeKeeper® indicated that
• there were 38,879 Street Tree sites and 6,936 vacant planting sites for a total
of 45,815 estimated Street Tree sites. Ifis the objective of the management
plan to fill all the vacant planting sites within ten years and bring the Street
Tree Population Density to within 95% (43,524 trees) of total potential.
• Street Tree Species Diversity: The tree population currently consists of
approximately 200 tree species. It is the objective of the management plan
to passively reduce the species diversity to a maximum of 100 recommended
tree species. A list of 100 recommended species will be selected by City
Staff and will be appended to this plan. When non-approved trees are
removed due to poor health, street improvements or other reasons, they will
be replaced by a species from the recommended species list. It will also be
the objective of this plan that no species comprise less than 1% (435
individual trees) of the total tree population or greater than 5% (2,176) of the
95% population density (43,524 trees) within 20 years. It is the objective of
this plan to passively meet the species diversity objective in two methods. 1)
Any tree not listed as an approved species, which must be removed (age,
safety, hardscape, etc.) will be replaced by an approved species. 2) As part
of the age diversity objective, to prioritize the removal of 870 trees (2% of the
Street Tree population) to be removed and replanted each year on the basis
of health of the tree and by species. Non-approved species will be given a
higher removal priority. No timeline has been given to complete this
• objective. This objective is passive in that non-approved species will not be
targeted for removal based solely on their species. Tree Maintenance staff
has prepared the recommended species list.
• Street Tree Age Diversity: It is the objective of the management plan to
reach an age diversity of 20% young, 70% mature and 10% high quality, over
mature trees within 20 years. As part of the IIMP, the planting of
replacement trees for Species Diversity and Utility Line Removal objectives,
as well as the removal of Ficus trees causing hardscape damage will lower
the median tree age significantly over the next 20 years. No evaluation for
age diversity removals (ADR) should be required before 2023. To meet the
minimum 50 year service life objective (median age of all trees), 2% (870
trees) of the tree population will be removed and replaced each year.
• Street Tree Utility Line Conflicts: There are approximately 3,500 City trees
adjacent to high voltage utility lines. Currently, these trees are maintained by
the utility companies for clearance, not for tree health or sustainability. I
Approximately one-half of these trees (1,750) are of species such as Mexican ;)
Fan Palm (100) or Canary Island Pine (160), which are too large to grow in '!
proximity to high voltage lines. It is the objective of the management plan to
remove within 20 years all trees of species not compatible with utility lines,
which are currently occupying sites.adjacent to primary overhead utilities.
City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page 7
These trees will be designated as Utility Line Removals. The removal of
these trees will be passive. Trees in poor health will be given a higher priority
for removal if they are adjacent to a high voltage utility line and are not of a
species recommended for proximity to high voltage utility lines. Locations of
these trees are listed within TreeKeeper® and will be assigned a removal
maintenance code.
• Street Tree Health: The current tree population is comprised of more than
66% trees in good condition. Approximately 22 % of Street Trees are in fair
condition and less than 12 % of Street Trees are in poor condition. It is the
objective of the management plan that there be no poor condition trees and
that trees in fair condition make up less than 10 % of the total Street Tree
population within 20 years. To meet this goal, all poor condition trees not
being removed as part of the Species Diversity Removal (SDR) or Utility Line
Removal (ULR) objectives, will receive a medium priority for tree removals.
All remaining fair condition trees will be given a low priority for removal. Due
to normal senescence, some portion of the mature tree population will decline
toward fair condition. Young trees not adaptive to their planting site will also
decline. A higher priority will be given to removal of non-adaptive young
trees. This will reduce the cost associated with removal and replacement.
• Street Tree Scheduled Tree Maintenance: The condition of the community
forest will be maintained to the highest standard obtainable within the budget
provided and consistent with its use within the community forest. There are
two maintenance types which apply: 1) Annual: Trees requiring an
inspection or pruning each year; 2) Standard: Trees requiring an inspection
or pruning once every 36 months. Current data indicate approximately 3,081
Brazilian Peppers and 5,600 Palms, for a total of 8,659 trees requiring
annual-maintenance, with the remaining, estimated 30,360 trees requiring
standard maintenance. Each year, all 8,700 of the trees requiring annual
maintenance and 10,120 of the standard maintenance trees will be
scheduled into TreeKeeper®for maintenance. The maintenance plan
schedules all standard trees within adjacent districts for maintenance within a
fiscal period to a number equal to approximately 10,120. Using the 36-month
cycle, the trees have been divided into 36 District groups of approximately the
same number of tree sites. Beginning in fiscal year 1998, approximately
10,120 trees (12 of the 36 District groups) were scheduled for work. The
same numbers were also scheduled for fiscal years 1999 and 2000.
• Street Tree Unscheduled Tree Maintenance: It is the intention of the
management plan to limit Unscheduled Street Tree Maintenance except tree
inspections, to less than 10% of all tree maintenance. Where unscheduled
service requests are necessary, the objective is to respond to non-emergency
requests within 30 days and to emergency service requests within 24 hours.
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City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page LJJ
OBJECTIVES FOR WOODLAND PARK TREES
SILVACULTURE
• Woodland Park Trees will be identified to the public: It is the objective of
this plan to educate the public about the woodland tree resource by the use
of signs, workshops and educational brochures. The unique nature of
Woodland Park Trees will be identified to the public and the objectives for
them will be explained. Because there are risks with naturally developing
tree populations, the public will need to know that these trees are not.being
maintained in the same manner or level as Street Trees. The benefits of
silviculture within an urban environment should be expressed. Staff will work
with Risk Management and the City Attorney to identify these areas.
• Woodland Park Tree Population Density: There are approximately 9,842
Woodland Park Tree sites. Of this number, it is estimated that approximately
2 % (147) are vacant planting sites. It is the objective of the management
plan to maintain a minimum Woodland Park Tree population density of 9,000
sites. Of this number no greater than 10% (950) will be group 1 trees. No
greater than 30% (1,900) will be Group 2 trees. There is no limit set on the
number of Group 3 trees with the exception that all Group 3 trees will be
inventoried and mapped.
• Woodland Park Tree Species Diversity: There are no objectives set for the
minimum or maximum number of tree species within Woodland Parks.
Woodland Park tree management will not limit species diversity within
Woodland Parks. These parks will be used as "trial" areas for trees to be
planted into Street Tree sites. All new species of trees,added to the
approved species list will be planted into a woodland park and evaluated for a
minimum of 5 years to determine if the species is compatible with local micro-
environment and planting site limitations.
• Woodland Park Tree Age Diversity: Group 1 Woodland Park Trees will
have the same tree age diversity as Street Trees (20% young, 70% mature
and 10% over-mature trees). There are no objectives set for the minimum or
maximum age of Group 2 or Group 3 Woodland Park Trees. These trees will
be allowed to cycle through their life process in a natural manner with the
exception that gross hazards may be removed by recommendations of the
inspector. Dead trees will be allowed to remain in the population, where
practicable, to provide habitat for birds and wildlife.
• Woodland Park Tree Health: Group 1 Woodland Park Trees will have the
same tree health (condition) objectives as Street Trees. No more than 10%
of Group 1 Woodland Park Trees will be allowed to be in fair condition.
There will be no minimum health (condition) objectives for Group 2 or Group
3 Woodland Park Trees with the exception that gross hazard trees shall be
removed upon recommendation of the inspector.
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City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page 9
• Woodland Park Tree Scheduled Maintenance: It is the intention of the
management plan to limit scheduled Woodland Park Tree maintenance to the
950 Group 1 trees. Each year, 315 Group 1 trees will be scheduled for
• maintenance.
• Woodland Park Tree Unscheduled Tree Maintenance: It is the intention of
the management plan to limit Unscheduled Tree Maintenance to less than
1% of all tree maintenance. Where unscheduled service requests are
necessary the objective is to respond to non-emergency requests within 30
days and to emergency service requests within 24 hours.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
FOR BOTH STREET TREES AND WOODLAND PARK TREES
• Minimize Heat Islands: To reduce heat islands caused by paved streets and
sidewalks, it is the objective of the plan to maintain a minimum of 50% of the
Street Tree population with a crown spread of greater than 30 feet.
Currently, trees in this classification comprise 23% of the population. This
objective will be achieved passively by selecting recommend ed.species for
planting, which at maturity provide the maximum crown spread. There is no
time limit for achieving this objective. Tree site limitations must be considered
in selecting large canopy trees. Currently, the primary site limitation for
sustaining large trees is the narrow width of most parkways in the City. In
many cases, removing the parkway by construction of a monolithic sidewalk
and planting the tree behind the sidewalk will significantly increase the root
zone. In addition, some medians are planted with small tree species (e.g. on
Main near Huntington Beach High School). Where large tree planting sites
are available, they should be planted with large trees.
• City Tree Ordinance: It is the objective of the Community Forest
Management Plan to have a City tree ordinance consistent with the goals and
objectives of this plan adopted by City Council and appended to the plan.
Maintenance Plan Procedures
To achieve the objectives, it is necessary to implement the appropriate
maintenance and track the amount of work being done relative to the objective.. i
Because they have the most impact on objectives, tree plantings to fill vacant
planting sites and scheduled tree maintenance procedures are listed first. Each
of the following procedures will accomplish one or more of the objectives of the
plan:
The Street Tree Population Density objective calls for filling 6,900 vacant
planting sites within 10 years. The following Tree Planting Plan has been
recommended to fill Vacant Planting Sites (VPS) and was implemented in Fiscal
Year 2001.
City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page 10
Fiscal Year 20017-Plant 762 VPS in Reporting Districts 117-149
Fiscal Year 2002--Plant 596 VPS in Reporting Districts 155-159
• Fiscal Year 2003--Plant 700 VPS in Reporting Districts 163-175
Fiscal Year 2004--Plant 716 VPS in Reporting Districts 176-263
Fiscal Year 2005--Plant 679 VPS in Reporting Districts 264-349
Fiscal Year 2006--Plant 634 VPS in Reporting Districts 359-424
Fiscal Year 2007--Plant 666 VPS in Reporting Districts 425-434
Fiscal Year 2008--Plant 762 VPS in Reporting Districts 435-442
Fiscal Year 2009--Plant 738 VPS in Reporting Districts 443-452
Fiscal Year 2010--Plant 683 VPS in Reporting Districts 453-486
Total 6,936
• The Street Tree Scheduled Tree Maintenance objective calls for the
maintenance of each Street Tree within a period of 36 months. In-house
pruning will provide this maintenance for approximately 10,120 trees each
year. Additionally, 3,104 Brazilian Peppers and 1,668 Mexican Fan Palms,
(4,772) trees are pruned each year. This results in a total of 14,892 Street
Trees (14,592/31,943 = 45% of tree sites) pruned each year, resulting in an
approximate 27 month pruning cycle for all tree sites. This cycle is reduced
somewhat by the annual 4' of July preparatory pruning along the parade
route, but the number of trees actually pruned varies from year-to-year and
usually does not exceed 100 trees along the parade route.
The tree maintenance cycle has been active for many years in Huntington
• Beach. The current process is a systematic method of pruning the trees, which
also allows the tree crews to be observed by the residents in several sections of
the City on a regular basis. The three-year cycle begins in the Huntington
Harbor area and proceeds to District 117 in the northwest portion of the City.
The crews then work east and south ending three years later in the beach area
districts at the east side of the City. During this same period, the Brazilian
Peppers and Palms not in Woodland Parks are pruned three times.
This process has now been formalized using the same schedule by placing the
work scheduled into the TreeKeeper® program. Using the Street Tree Section,
Project Cost Sheet, the appropriate trees from each District are scheduled into
the appropriate time frame. The unit cost from the Project Cost Sheet is entered
into the work scheduled for each tree to be pruned from the previous year. This
results in an estimated cost for each tree scheduled for work. This cost is then
used in the budget process.
The same process is used for the Brazilian Peppers and Palms pruned every
year, usually by contractors. Both the unit cost and the contractor are added to
the work-completed in TreeKeeper®so that estimates of costs for budget
purposes are available.
City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan page 11
The Street Tree Species Diversity objective will be partially accomplished by
the planting of vacant planting sites with trees from the recommended species
list. The remaining portion of this objective will be passively implemented
• beginning in Fiscal Year 2012. Currently, more than 2% (870) of the Street
Trees are removed for various reasons each year. To meet the Tree Species
Diversity objective, these trees will be replanted with a species from the
recommended species list. No recommended species will be allowed to
comprise more than 5% of the total tree population. Prior to plantings, the
species frequency report should be generated from TreeKeeper@. This will
assist the tree manager in determining which non-approved species are still in
the population and which approved species are near the maximum 5% density.
It will take approximately ten-years to meet the Street Tree Species Diversity
objective.
The Street Tree Age Diversity objective will be partially accomplished by the
planting of Vacant Planting Sites and the replacement of approximately 860
trees each year with approved species trees. The remaining portion of this
objective will be passively implemented beginning in Fiscal Year 2023.
Estimating that approximately 2% (870) of Street Trees will be removed each
year for reasons such as normal death, vandalism, accidental injury, sidewalk
conflicts, etc., it will be possible to achieve the Street Tree Age Diversity
objective within ten years (2033). Age Diversity will become a function of Non-
Scheduled Work after 2023 and will continue infinitely. Tree removal and
replacement will be scheduled into TreeKeeper@ upon the recommendation of
the tree inspector.
• The Street Tree UtilityLine Conflicts and Street Tree Health objectives
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should be considered during implementation of the Street Tree Age Diversity
plan. Trees with potential growth greater than 30 feet near high voltage utility
lines also in poor condition should be given the highest removal rating by the
inspector. Generally trees with utility line conflicts should be given a higher
removal priority than trees only in poor health. The reason for this is that in
some cases poor tree health may be reversed while utility line conflicts can rarely
be reversed.
While Street Tree Hardscape Damage issues are considered as part of the
management plan and TreeKeeper@ is used to track this information, there are
no defined objectives regarding the removal of trees causing hardscape damage
solely for that reason. The removal of trees causing hardscape damage.is
covered under the IIMP. TreeKeeper@ tracks all trees removed and replaced
under the IIMP and a separate annual report on the number of trees affected by
the IIMP can be generated.
Implementation Procedures
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Implementing the following procedures will assist staff in meeting the plan
objectives. There are procedures necessary to accomplish the tasks and to
track the work being done. Because scheduling work actually precedes doing
• the work, methodologies for scheduling and accurately tracking scheduled and
completed work are given first. The tracking of tree maintenance will be done
primarily through the TreeKeeper®tree management software. Procedures
requiring input into TreeKeeper® are identified by TK. Procedures requiring a
TreeKeeper® report are identified by TKR. Generating a report does most
tracking and evaluation.
Tracking of Non-Scheduled Work
The objective of tracking non-scheduled tree maintenance is to assure that the
work is performed within 30 calendar days of the request being made. Non-
scheduled tree maintenance is also tracked to indicate the number of in-house
tree care staff that is required. Accurate tracking of non-scheduled work has as
high a priority as tracking of scheduled work. TreeKeeper® uses a simple flow-
chart to track non-scheduled work. All work originates by being posted in the
TreeKeeper® program. TreeKeeper® 5.6 or newer versions track non-
scheduled work by using the following procedures:
TK-- Use Alt-(T)ree site, (L)ocate, (A)ddress. When a resident calls: enter
the resident address and site number. If there is data on the tree, there is a
City tree at the address. If there is no data on the tree, there is no City tree
• at the address. Then use Alt-(W)ork, (V)iew, (0)verview. The screen will
show all work at the indicated site. The operator then decides if a new "Work
Request" for an inspection will be entered. If the work being requested is not
an emergency the operator should look for the date of the next scheduled
work. Informing the resident of this date may solve the problem without
having to enter a new "Work Request". At this time, only a "Work Request"
for an inspection should be entered. A "Work Request" is the tracking name
given to a request by a resident or City employee for non-scheduled tree
work.
TK-='To add a "Work Request" use: Alt-(W)ork, (A)dd, (T)ree: In the pull-
down block input the date and the work type for tree inspection only. The
crew code can also be added if reports require this information. Enter the
resident's name, address and comments required for performing the
inspection. Then, print the "Work Request". A "Tree-Site" listing with the
entire work history of the site can be attached to the work request.
TKR--The printed "Work Request" is then given to the inspector. After
making the inspection, the inspector will determine if the requested non-
scheduled work will be done. If the work is to be done, the inspector will
enter the date of the inspection, the work to be done by the tree-crew and the
date the work is to be done in the places provided for the "First Visit". The
• "Work Request" is returned to the TreeKeeper® operator and entered as
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"Work Completed — Inspection". At this time, staff will enter the "Work
Request" number, accept the duplicate number and close the "Work
Request." If the inspector recommends no work, the process is complete.
. TK-- If work is recommended by the inspector, staff will then (A)dd "Work
Scheduled" for the appropriate tree (site), work type (code), and date of work
recommended by the inspector and print a "Work Scheduled Listing" for the
date range including the date entered. The "Work Scheduled Listing" is then
routed to the tree-crew. When the tree-crew completes the work, they will
enter the date, time required and the work-type in the place provided for on
the "Work Scheduled Listing." The "Work Scheduled Listing" is then
returned to staff for input into TreeKeeper® as "Work Completed".
TKR--Each week staff will run the Work Requested Report: Alt-(W)ork,
(R)eport, (R)equest Listing. For a date range of 30 days. This report is
routed to the Supervisors. This report will alert the inspector to outstanding
Work Requests. If the hard copy is to be kept, file the completed work order.
This will complete the work order. When the "Work Request Listing" report is
run each week, work requests that have not been completed will be indicated
as open.
Scheduled Tree Maintenance Cycle
• The final implementation of Scheduled Tree Maintenance for entering into
TreeKeeper®will be adjusted when the management plan is adopted. The
scheduled tree maintenance cycle is implemented to assure the pruning of all
City Street Trees on a minimum thirty-month maintenance cycle. This process
will require posting a work-scheduled record for each tree. In addition to the
regular three year scheduled maintenance cycle all palm species will be pruned
annually. For this purpose the City will use Districts to divide the tree population
for scheduling tree maintenance.
Calendar 2000 -- TK Tree sites in the Huntington Harbor area (District 163)' and
all trees not scheduled for annual pruning (such as Brazilian Pepper) in Districts
(given in order of work) 117, 118, 128, 136, 137, 138, 139, 232, 146, 147, 148,
149, 241 & 242. These (14) Districts equal a total of approximately 10,120 trees
and have been scheduled for pruning in 2000.
TKR--Work scheduled listings have been prepared for each of the Districts by
date. These listings are provided to the tree crew or contractor. As work is
completed for each District, the Work Scheduled Listings are completed and
returned to Tree Keeper. Along with the Work Scheduled listing, a copy of
1 For the purpose of scheduling tree work all trees in Districts: 151, 152, 153, 154, 161, 162, 163, 164, 172,
• 173,and 174 are identified as District 163. In January 2000 there were 2081 tree sites in District 163
(Huntington Harbor.)
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the Department of Public Works, Street Tree Division Project Cost Sheet will
be attached. The number of trees on the Work Scheduled Listing and the
Project Cost Sheet will be compared. In addition, the "Cost Per Unit" from the
• Project Cost Sheet will be entered for the unit cost in the Work Completed
screen. All work for the District will be entered into TreeKeeper for the
same date. To add a "Work Completed" use the Work Scheduled Listing to
locate an address: Alt-(T)ree, (L)ocate, (A)ddress within the work area (any
address on.the listing may be used). Then use Alt-(Mork, (V)iew, (0)verview
to locate the date of work on the Work Scheduled Listing. Place the cursor
over the work record.for work scheduled that matches the date and work type
on the work scheduled listing. Use Alt-(Mork, (V)iew, (D)etail. Then use:
Alt-(Mork, (A)dd, by (Mork: In the pull-down menu, type the current date,
the work type (in house pruning), and the cost per unit. After entering the
"Work Completed", use Alt-(Mork, (E)dit, (Mork to edit the "Work
Scheduled" date for the same date three years in the future. Only the date
will be edited. Change the year by adding three years (2000 + 3 =2003) to
the current year.
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TK-- Use the same process for Brazilian Peppers and palms. Work
Scheduled Listings for both are already in TreeKeeper®. All Brazilian
Peppers and palms will be scheduled each year. This will require refreshing
the query files.
• Calendar 2001 TK-- Repeat the above process for Districts (in order of
work) 155 156 157 158 159 251 252 253 165 166 167 168 169 261
262, 262, 264, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 271, 272, 273, 187, 188, 189, 281,
282, 283, 197, 198, 199, 291, 292, 293, 319, 411, 412 and 413. These (41)
Districts will equal approximately 10,120 trees for maintenance, not including
Woodland Parks or Brazilian Pepper or Mexican Fan Palms contained in the
annual pruning Schedule.
Calendar 2002 TK-- Repeat the above process for Districts (in order of
work) 327, 328, 329, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 337, 338, 339,
431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 435, 437, 349, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447,
359, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 474, .
475, 476, 485 and 486. These (48) Districts will equal approximately 10,120
trees for maintenance, not including Woodland Parks or Brazilian Pepper or
Mexican Fan Palms contained in the annual pruning Schedule.
As work is completed in each District, use the Work Scheduled Listing to
update tree information and post the Work-Completed by Work. Alt (A)dd,
(Mork, by (Mork. Use the Project Cost Sheet, "Unit Cost" to add costs to
Work Completed. Then schedule work for three years from the date again
using Alt(A)dd, (Mork, by (Mork (date of work just completed).
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Tree Removal and Planting Plan
The tree removal and planting plan will include the removal of trees to: 1) reduce
species diversity, 2) eliminate trees with mature growth height over 30 feet under
primary utility lines and 3) eliminate dead and poor condition trees. Because
tree removal for these objectives is passive, only the tree inspector will schedule
tree removal. If passive tree removals fall below the 870 removals needed each
year to maintain the 50 year tree median age, the inspector should use
TreeKeeper®to identify trees that would be of the highest priority for removal in
accordance with the objectives of the plan. The inspector would then schedule
those trees into TreeKeeper®for removal and replacement with an approved
species of tree.
Woodland Park Tree Maintenance Schedule
Implementation of the Woodland Park Tree Maintenance schedule requires that
the following be completed.
1. The individual trees in Groups 1&2 need to be determined.
2. The group data needs to be entered into TreeKeeper®, this will be done
by using the zip field and entering a 00001, 00002 or 00003, respectively
for each individual tree in its appropriate group.
3. Work can then be scheduled in TreeKeeper@ for the appropriate trees.
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Generating Reports for Tracking Work
Monthly, quarterly and annual analyses of work scheduled, work completed and
work requested can be compiled from work summary reports. TreeKeeper®
compiles summary reports for work scheduled, completed or requested for a
user specified date range, work type and crew. Listing for work scheduled,
completed or requested can also be generated. The work requested listing will
show the status (open or closed) of each work request. Work Scheduled reports
can be compared with Work Completed reports for tracking.
Make and file a hard copy for each of the following report types:
Work Request Summary, Work Scheduled Summary, Work Completed
Summary.
TKR--Work Requested Listing Report A monthly "Work Requested Listing"
report will show any work requests that were not completed. If necessary,
re-issue the work order. Develop a quarterly "Work Request Listing" report to
check up on work orders still pending. The annual "Work Request Summary
• " report can be used for budgeting by comparing the amount of scheduled
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work to requested work. The amount of work scheduled can, for budget
purposes, be reduced by the amount of work requested. This factor should
be accounted for in scheduling work relative to the objectives.
• TKR--Work Scheduled Summary Report A monthly "Work Scheduled
Summary" report will show how much work was scheduled for that month.
These reports will indicate the total workload for a specific date range.
Quarterly "Work Scheduled" reports will indicate those months with the
highest workload. This will allow.for adjustments if any are needed. The
annual "Work Scheduled" report is used for the budget process.
TKR--Work Completed Summary Report A monthly "Work Completed
Summary" report will show how much work has been done. A comparison of
Work Scheduled and Work Completed summaries will help determine if the
amount of work being scheduled is realistic. Year-end analysis of the work-
completed report will give a good indication of work relative to objectives.
Some changes may be needed in the maintenance cycle or in the objectives
to reflect the actual amount of work that can be done.
Generating Tree Maintenance Contracts
Print a work scheduled listing to provide the contractor with the information on
the trees to be pruned' under contract. Tree pruning contracts should be
written so that the contractor is responsible for updating tree site information
(dbh, condition, etc.) When the contractor has completed the work, an
• inspection should be made by the City Staff Tree Inspector. The contractor
will be paid from the completed work schedule listing. Create a specific staff
code and crew code for each contractor. These codes can be the same
number to avoid confusion. Unit costs can be recorded for each unit of work
based on the Contractor's purchase order amount. Contract specifications
and a sample Work-Scheduled Listing are given in Appendix G.
Tree Maintenance Procedures
To achieve the highest quality tree care within the budget provided, it is
necessary for tree maintenance crews and contractors to follow accepted tree
maintenance procedures. In addition, it is.imperative that tree maintenance
crews update information provided to them on the Work Scheduled Listing.
Tree site information must be kept current. The diameter, height, crown
spread, and condition of the trees are used to determine which trees are
providing the intentions of the plan objectives. Tree site information must be
updated on the listing so that the.data entry person can record accurate
information for evaluation and decision making. All tree maintenance
personnel should be familiar with the Work Scheduled Listing and how to
update the tree site information. Appropriate tree maintenance must also be
• provided for each tree. The following tree maintenance procedures have
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been adopted for trees in Huntington Beach. All tree care contractors should
be familiar with these procedures, including updating the tree site information,
and all contracts should have copies of the appropriate procedures for the bid
• process.
Tree Pruning Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A-300 Pruning Standards
(Appendix B) shall apply to all tree care operations. Because tree health and
structural stability are of major importance, most pruning will be done to
assure high quality tree health and branch structure. In conjunction with
these intentions and the (ANSI) A-300 Pruning Standards pruning standards,
general diagnosis and treatments will apply:
Young Trees
Young trees are those with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of less than
three inches. The general diagnosis for young trees is to develop good
branch structure without reducing root growth. The recommended work
code (treatment) for young trees within one year of planting is training.
Pruning for training will be done by "Crown Thinning". In some cases where
branch structure is overly long, "Crown Reduction" may be more appropriate.
Mature Trees
Mature trees are those with a DBH greater than 3 inches but less than 24
inches.
1. The general diagnosis for mature trees, not in proximity to high voltage
utility lines, is to maintain health and structural stability. This will be best
accomplished by retaining as much leaf area as possible. The
recommended work code for mature trees is Crown Cleaning. In some
cases, it may be desirable to slow the growth of a mature tree or reduce
wind-throw. In these or similar cases, Crown Thinning is recommended.
In some cases, the crown of the tree may be growing too large for the site.
For this diagnosis, Crown Reduction is recommended. For trees causing
obstructions (traffic signs, roadways, etc.), Crown Raising is appropriate.
These same procedures are recommended for trees with mature heights
less than 30 feet, growing adjacent to high voltage utility lines.
2. The general diagnosis for trees having a mature height of greater than 30
feet, adjacent to primary utility lines is to keep the trees from coming into
contact with the utility line. The Utility Line Operator or their Contractor
will do this work.
Over-Mature Trees
Over-mature trees are those with a DBH greater than 24 inches. The general
diagnosis for over-mature trees is to maintain their health and structure
without increasing the rate of normal senescence. Over-mature trees require
the highest ratio of green leaf tissue for maximum health. It is not desirable
• to remove leaf tissue or prune during the time period between bud swell and
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leaf abscission. Only crown cleaning is recommended for over-mature trees.
Specific situations may require other types of pruning. However, if extensive
crown reduction, crown thinning or crown raising is needed, structural
• weakness and susceptibility to pests may result. If, after pruning, an over
mature tree loses branches from summer-branch-drop or during windstorms,
the tree should be considered for removal.
Tree topping was a common practice in Huntington Beach for over 50 years
and a large number of over-mature Eucalyptus species were topped during
that time. Many of these trees have long epicormic branches, which can be
hazardous. A separate tree removal and replacement policy has been
developed for these trees..
Removal and Replacement of Over-Mature Eucalyptus in Fire District 441
Street trees enhance the quality of life and soften the hard appearance of
concrete structures and streets. Trees also moderate noise levels and
provide significant economic benefits. However, sometimes trees can
become a liability.
Following the failure of a large mature tree at the corner of 12th Street and
Main, the City recognized that there were other over-mature trees which may
have similar problems. The subject trees were large Eucalyputs which, in
past years before the City had established its current "No Topping" policy had
been topped. The resulting weakly attached epicormic branches have now
grown to lenghts exceeding 30 feet. The "No Topping" policy precluded
crown restorations on these trees and many have had large branches break
during storms and during the summer months (summer branch drop).
Seeing the need to mitigate this problem the City had 30 trees along the 4th of
July parade route, inspected by Dr. Fred Roth. In his report, (see attached)
Dr. Roth rated the trees for hazard potential using a four (4) point rating
system. Trees given a rating of 4 had the highest failure potential with a
failure likley within one year. Trees given a rating of 3 had a high failure
potential. Trees rated either 2 or 1 had either a low rating for failure within
one year.
The study found six trees with a failure potential (FP) of 4, 13 trees with an
FP of 3, seven trees with an FP of 2 and four trees with an FP of 1. However
of the seven trees with an FP of 2 three trees had an ucharacterized defect
giving them a higer FP rating. The result was 22 trees with a high failure
potential within the next year. These 22 trees have been scheduled into
TreeKeeper®for immediate removal. An additional four, FP 2 trees have
been scheduled for "ANSI A-300 Crown Resoration" and four FP 1 trees have
been scheduled for annual inspections. (See attached "Work Scheduled
. Summary and Work Scheduled Listing of 8/13/00). Following the "Crown
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Restorations, the trees so treated will require, "Crown Thinning" and/or
"Crown Reduction" each year through 2010, until a new canopy is
reestablished. This work will be scheduled into TreeKeeper®when the
"Work Completed" for the "Crown Restorations" is entered. All removed
trees will be replaced with trees on the approved species list given in this
plan.
Additionally, there are approximately 120 other Eucalyptus trees in the Down
Town area, including parks, that have conditions simialr to those inspected by
Dr. Roth. A visual tree assesment (for hazards) program will be established
to enable City Staff to inspect these trees a minimum of two (2) times each
year, once in January and again in June. Trees meeting FP 3 or 4 criteria
established by Dr. Roth will be removed and replaced. Once the individual
trees have been identified they will be assigned work scheduled in
TreeKeeper®for a special inspection.
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Appendices
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Appendix A
Community Forest Management Plan Goals
Goals are necessary to develop an effective Community Forest Management Plan and an
Ordinance to support the plan. The goals selected for the Huntington Beach Community Forest
Management Plan are consistent with good urban forest management and are specific so that
they can be evaluated as part of the plan and can be used to develop a comprehensive tree
ordinance.
1. Establish and maintain optimal tree cover.
The maximum tree density for the street tree portion of the community forest is set at 40,081 tree
sites in 1993. The community forest serves a variety of functions that promote the health, safety
and general welfare of residents. These functions include but are not limited to:
1. Conserving energy, by providing shade and evaporative cooling through
transpiration;
2. Reducing local and global air pollution by absorbing carbon dioxide and ozone,
absorbing particulate air pollutants, and producing oxygen;
3. Reducing wind speed and directing air flow;
4. Reducing noise pollution;
5. Providing habitat for birds, small mammals and other wildlife;
6. Reducing water run-off and the potential for soil erosion;
7. Increasing real property values;
8. Enhancing visual and aesthetic qualities that attract visitors and businesses and
serve as a source of community image and pride.
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Each of these benefits increase as canopy cover increases. By establishing and maintaining j
optimal tree cover, Huntington Beach will be able to realize the maximum benefits the community
forest can provide. 11
Standards covering planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public and private land are
needed to achieve this goal. Performance standards for the amount of tree cover our community
hopes to achieve and maintain along streets, parking lots, residential and commercial areas, �.
parks and opens spaces should be established. This Community Forest Management plan
provides for a sustained forest canopy through properly phased tree planing and removal.
2. Maintain trees in a safe and healthy condition through good cultural practices.
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Huntington Beach is not likely to realize the benefits the community forest can provide if the trees
are in poor health. Promoting tree health will help the City of Huntington Beach protect its
investment in the community forest. Public health and safety also depend on healthy trees.
Improperly maintained and unhealthy trees often have an increased risk of breakage or failure,
which can result in personal injury and property damage.
The health of the community forest is strongly affected by cultural practices. Proper and timely
pruning and tree inspections can promote good tree structure and health;whereas topping and
other improper pruning practices can result in hazardous tree structure and decay. Irrigation is
necessary for tree survival in many situations, but excessive or improper irrigation can contribute
to the decline of established trees, particularly native oaks. By providing proper tree care and
eliminating destructive practices, the City of Huntington Beach can maintain its community forest
in a healthy and safe condition.
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This plan contains standards that regulate tree maintenance practices such as pruning or that
prohibit or regulate various activities harmful to trees that are needed to achieve this goal.
Management of specific disease or pest problems, such as Cypress Canker or Fichus Leaf Curl,
• are facilitated within the plan by provisions that limit species selection, require removal of
diseased trees, or authorize other pest control measures.
3. Establish and sustain an optimal level of tree age and species diversity.
The trees that make up the community forest have finite life spans and must be removed as they
die. ;In addition, living trees are normally removed when their health, appearance or structural
integrity decline substantially, or when they conflict excessively with public utilities or other
infrastructure. The likelihood that a tree will need to be removed, for one reason or another,
increases as the tree grows older and larger. If areas are planted with a single tree species at the
same time, a large percentage of the trees will need to be removed over a short time period when
they reach the end of their useful life. This results in a rapid, localized reduction of canopy cover,
and the loss of many of the benefits provided by the community forest. This undesirable
situation is less likely to occur if the community forest is composed of a variety of tree age classes
and species.
Species diversity also helps stabilize the community forest by buffering it from insect and disease
epidemics. Many insect pests and plant pathogens can only attack one or a few tree species.
When large areas are planted to a single susceptible species or variety, large outbreaks and
epidemics can arise, which have serious consequences for the health, appearance, and longevity
of the community forest. Using a diversity of tree species helps to reduce the reproduction and
spread of insect pests and pathogens. Furthermore, if a severe disease or pest problem does
develop on a given species, the condition of the entire community forest is not jeopardized. The
Community Forest Management Plan addresses this goal with provisions that require approval to
remove certain classes of trees under specific conditions. Unfortunately, in focusing solely on
the"preservation"of individual trees, conservation of tree and forest resources may be
overlooked.
® Management Plan standards relative to this goal address the conservation of stands of trees,
rather than preservation of individual tree specimens. These standards address both long and
short-term assurance of the benefits of a mature tree canopy. The management plan also sets
basic performance standards for the amount of tree canopy to be retained or achieved.
Provisions of the plan regulating tree planting, protection and removal are directly related to this
goal.
4. Promote conservation of community tree resources.
The benefits derived from the community forest generally increase as tree size and canopy cover
increase. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the City of Huntington Beach to protect its
existing tree resources from loss or depletion. It is not possible to indefinitely preserve individual
trees, since each tree will eventually die. However, it is possible to preserve(both)the
community forest by restricting the indiscriminate removal of trees in all age classes and making
possible natural or human assisted regeneration. This embodies the concept of conservation.
The Community Forest Management Plan addresses this goal with provisions that require
approval to remove certain classes of trees under specific conditions. The plan also includes
provisions for designating, protecting and conserving trees with "Historic"significance.
5. Provide suitable locations for and select,situate and maintain street trees to
minimize tree hazards, public nuisance, hardscape damage and maintenance
costs.
Trees and structures, such as pavement, sidewalks and curbs (collectively referred to as
• hardscape), are closely associated in street tree plantings and this is frequently a source of
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problems for both. Many tree maintenance and hardscape damage problems that occur in street
tree plantings result from incompatibility between the planting site and tree species. Street trees
are often placed in small planting spaces, and damage inevitably results as the trees grow.
® Furthermore, many tree species have been selected with little regard for root characteristics,
despite the fact that roots are the most common source of problems associated with Huntington
Beach's urban trees. Of 40,081 planting sites 14,917 (37%) have associated hardscape damage
(January 1994). Conflicts with over-head utility lines and damage to hardscape arise when tree
species are not selected with proper attention to site limitations, or when planting sites are not
designed to provide a hospitable environment for tree growth.
Inappropriate tree selection is often the underlying cause for trees that become hazardous, are
prone to breakage, or develop recurrent pest or disease problems. Inadequate planting sites are
often responsible for poor tree growth and survival and excessive hardscape damage. By
identifying and subsequently avoiding undesirable tree species, inadequate planting site
specifications and inappropriate tree/site combinations, it is possible to minimize problem
situations and their high maintenance costs.
The Community Forest Management Plan addresses this problem by setting and modifying
standards for tree selection, planting and site selection. Specific tree species have been
recommended for the variety of planting sites making up the community forest. Tree removal
and replacement objectives have been established to reduce the conflicts between utility lines,
and hardscape.
6. Centralize tree management under one department to ensure (assure)the
enforcement of policies.
Tree-related issues in Huntington Beach arise in a number of different municipal departments.
Street and park trees are the responsibility of Public Works, while projects approved by the
Planning Department and work performed by the Engineering Department often impact current or
future tree resources. Utility companies, tree service firms, and private citizens are also involved
in tree maintenance and removal on public and private property, and some of these activities -
impact how the entire community forest is maintained. Effective implementation of the Community
Forest Management Plan will be hampered when responsibilities are split between different
departments without overall coordination with the Tree Section of the Park, Trees and Landscape
Division.
Unless all activities that affect trees are coordinated, departments may unintentionally undermine
each other's efforts to conserve tree resources. For example, the planning department may
require that certain trees be protected and maintained during development. Without
coordination, the same trees might be seriously damaged by trenching for underground utility
work approved through Public Works Engineering.
To facilitate the coordinated management of the community tree resources, it is desirable to have
a single department and a single person responsible for all tree-related issues. To be effective,
this position should serve as a clearinghouse for information on activities that may affect trees. To
address this goal, the Community Forest Management Plan establishes the responsibilities,
authority, qualifications and reporting responsibilities of the municipal tree program manager.
In addition, it establishes policies for coordinating tree related issues between municipal
departments. All activities that affect city trees should be coordinated through the Public Works
department. The Park, Tree, & Landscape Manager will directly coordinate all tree related
activities. All other departments having projects affecting trees will submit project for approval to
the Public Works Department.
7. Foster citizen support for the City of Huntington Beach Community Forest
Management Plan and encourage good tree management for trees on privately
owned properties.
City of Huntington Beach Community Forest Management Plan Appendix A Page 3
To achieve community forest goals, the City of Huntington Beach needs the support of the
citizens of the community. In Huntington Beach the majority of trees that make up the
community forest are on private property. For all practical purposes, the care of these privately-
owned trees is up to the residents of the community. A local government cannot control tree
management on private lands, but it can take steps to promote proper management of privately-
owned trees. Education and incentive programs are positive ways to encourage good tree care
within the community. The Tree Society in Huntington Beach serves as a significant asset to city
government in this capacity and their continued support for conservation of tree resources should
be encouraged.
It is important that the local citizens understand the relationship between all trees in the
community forest. It is likewise important for them to understand the relationship between
community forest goals and specific actions necessary to achieve these goals. Otherwise,
support for the overall program goals may not translate to support for the program itself.
Programs to educate citizens about and involve them in the community forestry program will help
increase public support and interest in the program. Voluntary compliance with tree guidelines
and this management program will improve if citizens understand and agree with the
management approaches implemented through the Community Forest Management Plan. The
Park, Tree& Landscape Manager will establish and adopt educational and other outreach
programs, which shall include, but not be limited to Incentive programs, cost-sharing, grants, abd
loans for tree planting or maintenance.
8. Promote efficient and cost-effective management of the community forest.
Economic realities dictate that all municipal programs strive for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
To operate efficiently and effectively and to assure that resources are directed toward the most
critical activities, a tree program must have a clear set of priorities, including both short and long-
range objectives. The desire of the community to attain the objectives is dependent on their
willingness to fund the programs. Time and money spent up front on high quality plant material,
proper selection of plant material and proper site preparation prevents more costly problems.later,`
• and prolongs tree life and benefits. Time spent pruning young trees will reduce the need for more
expensive pruning or tree removal required to correct structural problems of mature trees. The
Community Forest Management Plan contains programs that maximize the return on each dollar
invested in the community forest.
9. Enforce the existing Tree Ordinance,which provides for and protects public trees.
Enforcing the existing Tree Ordinance will provide a greater degree of protection for public trees.
The current Tree Ordinance provides for public trees for the benefit of the community. It would
be false to believe that all people like all public trees. Many trees are vandalized each year. To
protect the tree assets of the community the city should vigorously enforce the existing ordinance.
10. Establish and maintain budget funding consistent with achieving the goals of this
Community Forest Management Plan.
Adequate funding will be the measure of the City's commitment to the plan. The annual budget
should include sufficient allocations for achieving the goals of the plan. Attention must be given
to maintenance practices, pest and disease control and replacement planting. Consideration
should also be given to the increased labor requirements of a growing community forest.
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APPENDIX B
• Tree Planting Specifications
Acceptance of Nursery Stock
Purpose: To obtain vigorous, healthy trees that can be easily trained into attractive trees with
structurally strong roots and crowns.
Specifications: The buyer should choose and/or specify the appropriate sections depending on
the species, the landscape site and the intended function of the tree as the minimum standard for
street trees to be planted within Huntington Beach.
• All trees shall be true to type or name as ordered or shown on the plans and shall be
individually tagged or tagged in groups by species and cultivar(variety).
• All trees shall be healthy, have a form typical for the species or cultivar, be well-rooted and
properly trained.
• All trees shall comply with Federal and State laws requiring inspection for plant diseases and
pest infestations. Inspection certificates required by law shall accompany each shipment of
plants. Clearance from the County Agricultural Commissioner, as required by law, shall be
obtained before planting trees delivered from outside the County in which they are to be
planted.
• The root-ball of all trees shall be moist throughout and the crown shall show no signs of
moisture stress.
Tree Crown: Broad-leaved, decurrent trees.
A. A single, straight trunk that has not been headed and which can be pruned to a leader.
1. Potential lateral scaffolds(height of the lowest scaffold depends on use.
a. Small-growing trees (crape myrtle, flowering fruit, etc.). At least 2in. apart
vertically; which could be trained in the landscape to 3 to 7 branches 4in. or
more vertically.
b. Large-growing trees (ash, oak, callery pear). At least 6in. apart vertically; which
could be trained in the landscape to 5 to 9 branches 18in. or more apart vertically.
c. Radially distributed around the trunk;
d. Not more than two-thirds (2/3)the diameter of the trunk, measured 1 in. above the
branch; and free of included bark at branch attachments.
2. No laterals below the lowest potential scaffold should be larger than one-fourth (1/4)the
trunk diameter at the point of attachment.
a. A single, straight trunk that has not been headed or which can be pruned to a leader.
3. Each tree must be able to comply with#1 &2 above without having or having had to
remove, now or within the previous growing season (at least 6 months), more than 25%
percent of the branches of size similar to or larger than those of the potential scaffold
branches.
a. It would be desirable to have the tree stand upright without support.
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• Tree Crown: Broad-leaved or coniferous, excurrent(central trunk)trees:
A. Crown has a single, straight trunk with no double leaders (codominant stems) or
vigorous, upright branches competing with the leader.
B. Radial and vertical distribution of branches to form a symmetrical crown.
• Roots: Container, boxed,or balled and burlapped trees regardless of species or
mature size:
A. Free of roots visibly circling the trunk, and free of"knees" (roots) protruding above the
soil;
B. If in a tapered container, slip the root ball out; the root-ball periphery should be free of
circling roots larger than (1/4in.) in diameter;
C. Untie the tree trunk from the stake; the trunk should not touch the top rim of the
container.
D. Tip the root ball or container on its side and with a small jet of water expose the roots
within 2in. of the trunk to a depth of 2.5in. below the top most root attached to.the trunk.
The trunk and main roots should be free of circling and kinks. Replace soil washed from
around the trunk with a similar soil mix (not more than 10% of the total root-ball volume
should need to be added).
E. If the trees pass the above inspections, the roots will be further inspected by removal of
soil from the roots of not less than two (2)trees or two (2) percent of the total number of
trees of each species or variety from each source. The trunk and main roots shall be free
of circling and kinked roots. Circling roots at the periphery of the root-ball shall not be
reason for rejecting a tree unless they are large for the species and shoot growth is
unacceptable for the species.
• In case the sample trees inspected are found to be defective, the buyer reserves the right to
reject the entire lot or lots of trees represented by the defective samples. Any plants
rendered unsuitable for planting because of this inspection will be considered as samples and
the seller will not be paid for them.
• The buyer shall be notified at least ten (10) days prior to the actual shipment date, or the
buyer may request to select the plants at the nursery before delivery.
These specifications have in part been adapted from the Standard Specifications,January 1981,of the California
Department of Transportation,Sacramento and Integrated Tree Management, Harris, 1992.
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Appendix C
Tree Pruning Standards
ANSI-A 300 Pruning Standards
(Append to all tree pruning contracts)
The American National Standards Institute A-300-1995 for Tree Care Operations,
Standard Practices shall apply to all tree care operations. Tree pruning will be based on
the diagnosis of specific tree health or structural problems. Because tree health and
structural stability are of major importance, most pruning will be done to assure high
quality tree health and branch structure. In conjunction with these intentions and the
ANSI A-300 standards these general diagnoses and treatments will apply:
Young Trees
The general diagnosis for young trees (trees with a DBH less than 3 inches) is to develop
good branch structure without reducing root growth. The recommended work type
scheduled for young trees between one and six years of planting is "Young Tree Pruning"
(A-300 section 5.4). The standard practice for training young trees will be a combination
of Crown Thinning and Crown Reduction techniques.
Mature Trees
1. The general diagnosis for mature trees (trees with a DBH greater than.6 inches, but
less than 24 inches), not in proximity to high voltage utility lines, is to maintain health
and structural stability. This will be best accomplished by retaining as much leaf area
as possible. The recommended standard practice for maintaining mature trees is
Crown Cleaning (A-300 5.3.3.2, a) removal of dead, dying, diseased, weak branches
and waterspouts. In some cases it may be desirable to slow the growth of a mature
tree or reduce wind-throw. In these or similar cases Crown Thinning (A-300 5.3.3.2,
b) is recommended. In some cases the crown of the tree may be growing too large
for the site. For this diagnosis, Crown Reduction (A-300 5.3.3.2, d) is recommended.
For trees causing obstructions (traffic signs, roadways, etc.), Crown Raising (A-300
5.3.3.2, c) is appropriate. These same procedures are recommended for trees with
mature heights less than 30 feet, growing adjacent to high voltage utility lines.
2. The general diagnosis for trees having a mature height potential of greater than 30
feet, adjacent to primary utility lines is to keep the trees from coming into contact with
the utility line. The Utility Line Operator or their Contractor will do this work.
Over-Mature Trees
The general diagnosis for over-mature (heritage) trees is to maintain their health and
structure without increasing the rate of normal senescence. Over-mature trees require
the highest ratio of green leaf tissue for maximum health. It is not desirable to remove
leaf tissue or prune during the time period between bud swell and leaf abscission.
Only Crown Cleaning (A-300 5.3.3.2, a) is recommended for over-mature trees. Specific
situations may require other types of pruning. However; if extensive crown reduction,
crown thinning, or crown raising are needed, structural weakness and susceptibility to
pests may result. If, after pruning, an over mature tree loses branches from summer-
branch-drop or during windstorms, the tree should be considered for removal.
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Appendix C Tree Pruning Standards
Special Pruning
• Some trees in the community forest require special pruning procedures. In some
cases these trees have special requirements due to their usage or they require
special maintenance to sustain them. In addition to the ANSI A-300-1995
Standards, the following special pruning maintenance procedures shall apply:
1. Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthefolius): Brazilian Pepper trees account for a
significant percentage of damage to sidewalks, curbs and gutters. The primary diagnosis
for these trees is to slow their growth as much as possible to impede root growth and the
resulting damage to hardscape. For this purpose, Brazilian Pepper trees in street
landscape plantings shall be maintained by shearing the crown to a rounded
symmetrical shape balanced over the center line of the trunk; removal of epicormic (water
sprout) shoots to leave a clean trunk; and, Crown Cleaning (A-300 5.3.3.2, a) with the
exception that Cross-over branches should not be removed as would normally apply to
Crown Cleaning.
2. Palms (all species): Due to several infectious diseases that infect palms such as
Fusarium and Gliocladium, in addition to (A-300 5.6) palms shall be pruned only to
remove dead fronds and flowers or flower pods. When flowers or pods are removed,
only the flower portion shall be removed. The flower stem should be left as long as
possible. Collateral damage to living portions of palms as a result of pruning shall not be
tolerated. In addition, the use of chain saws for palm pruning is prohibited. Hand or
reciprocal power saws can be used. All saws used for pruning palms shall be treated to
reduce inoculum. Treatment shall consist of a five-minute dip in a 2.5% solution of
sodium hypochlorite prior to pruning each individual tree.
3. Overmature-previously topped-Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.): Many of the Eucalyptus:
trees in the older portions of Huntington Beach were topped as a general practice prior to
the discovery that this process was very harmful to trees. The City's policy since 1996
has been to eliminate this practice for City trees. The regrowth of long, epicormic
branches from these topping cuts is weakly connected and presents a hazard in high-use
areas of the City. To reduce the effect of these old topping cuts and to sustain these
Over-Mature trees as long as possible the maintenance procedure for these trees will be
Crown Restoration (A-300 5.3.3.2, f). Crown Restoration is a long-term process of
shortening the long epicormic branches and retraining the regrowth to shorter internodes.
Crown Restoration begins with heading (A-300, section 3.22) the scaffold branches
below the old topping cuts and beginning a process which alternates Crown Thinning and
Crown Reduction on alternate years for a minimum of five years to retrain the crown
branch structure. This process, while visually similar to topping, is a standard practice for
trees that have been damaged, as required.
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Appendix C Tree Pruning Standards
APPENDIX D
• RECOMMENDED STREET TREE LIST
Australian Willow, Geiiera parvifolia
Light green, drooping leaves; grows fast to 30 ft.
Crape Myrtle, Lagerstromia faurei 'muskogee'
Deciduous, with shiny, medium green leaves with fall color change; flowers pink,
lavender, coral, white; Grows to 30 ft.
Firewheel Tree, Stenocarpus sinuatus
A slender evergreen tree. Clusters of scarlet and yellow tubular flowers. Grows to 30 ft.
Forest Pansy, Cercis Canadensis
Round headed, purple foliage, rosy pink flowers. Growth to 25ft
King Palm, Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
Bright glossy feather fronds with smooth trunk. Fast growth to 35 ft.
Majestic Beauty, Raphiolepis indica
A small evergreen tree. Clusters of pink flowers in spring. Grows to 15 ft.
Ornamental Pear, Pyrus calleryana 'aristocrat'
• Deciduous tree, with pyramidac branching; leaves are glossy green turning purplish red
in the fall. Flowers are white. Grows 25 ft. to 40 ft..
Pink Trumpet, Tabebuia impetiginosa
A briefly deciduous usually evergreen. tree with dark green leaves; Flowers are trumpet
shaped lavender pink. Grows 30 ft. to 35 ft
Purple Leaf Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea'
Rounded habit, leaves are coppery red when new, later darken to dark purple; turn red
in autumn.
Prunus cerasifera 'krauter vesuvius'
Upright oval form, darkest foliage (dark purple) of any plums. Grows to 18 ft.
Queen Palm, Syagras romanzoffianum
Bright, glossy green feather fronds with smooth trunk. Grows to 50 ft.
Red Bud, Cercis occidentalis (Western Red Bud)
Small tree native to California, Magenta flowers. Grows 10 ft. to 18 ft.)
These trees represent the palette of street trees recommended for city parkways, medians, and other
locations with limited space.
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ALTERNATIVE STREET TREE SELECTION CRITERIA
Site Attributes Campus or industrial site
In container or in ground Downtown park or square
Lowest temperature expected Along a restricted access road
Soil pH Roadway median strip
Soil Drainage
Sunlight Critical Evaluations
Soil texture Overhead wires
Soil density Location of nearest light/stop sign
Depth of water table Distance to nearest building
Irrigation capabilities Near ocean
Large Vehicles within 15 feet
Location of Planting Energy conservation nearby
Sidewalk planting
Downtown street Maintenance issues
Residential street Messy fruit or foliage
How close to sidewalk Thorns
Parking lot island Drooping branches
Buffer strip Pest resistance
Resistance to insects
Residence Resistance to breakage
Near a pool or fountain Pruning requirements
Close to walk or driveway Known surface rooting
Distance from house
Other Considerations
Landfill site Native Species diversity
Mostly biodegradable garbage
Mostly inert material
Source: Excerpted from Dr. Edward
Gilman, University of Florida,
Gainesville
APPENDIX D-2
• CITY TREE SPECIES PALETTE
(Common Name)
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Golden Wattle Torrey Pine
Japanese Maple Victorian Box
Peppermint Tree Fern Pine
Plume Albizia Purple Leaf Plum
Silk Tree Catalina cherry
White Alder Ornamental Pear
Norfolk Island Pine Evergreen Pear
Strawberry Tree Coast Live Oak l
King Palm Holly Oak
Queen Palm Coast Redwood
Purple Orchid Tree Windmill Palm
European White Birch Brisbane Box
Bottle Tree California Fan Palm
Mexican Blue Palm Mexican Fan Palm
Lemon Bottlebrush Tristania
Weeping Bottlebrush New Caledonia Pine
Gold Medallion Tree Alexandra Palm
Mediterranean Fan Palm San Jose Hesper Palm
Floss-Silk Tree Guadalupe Palm
Camphor Tree Cape Chestnut
Dwarf Blue Gum Chinese Hackberry
Silver Dollar Gum Eastern Redbud
Red Ironbark Sugar Gum
Coral Gum White Ironbark
Tomlinson Ash Willow-Leaved Peppermint
Australian Willow Chinese Flame Tree
Maidenhair Tree Primrose Tree
Thornless Honey Locust Australian Fan Palm
Sweetshade Chinese Fountain Palm
Wilson Holly Maritime Pine
Jacaranda Chinese Pistache
Golden-Rain Tree Japanese Pagoda Tree
Crape Myrtle Firewheel Tree
Sweet Bay Lavender Trumpet Tree
Australian Tea Tree Golden Trumpet Tree
New Zealand Tea Tree Bald Cypress
Southern Magnolia Tipu Tree
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Flax-Leaf Paperbark
Pink Melaleuca
Styphelioides
New Zealand Christmas Tree
Canary Island Date Palm
Senegal Date Palm
Pigmy Date Palm
Calabrian Pine
Canary Island Pine
® Italian Stone Pine
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Appendix E
Species Frequency Reports
TreeKeeper®generates the following reports at any time they are needed. Information in these
reports is referred to in the Management Plan. They provide the information on what the City has
at a given point in time. These reports may be used to determine the general characteristics of
the tree population to evaluate the objectives of the management plan.
Species/Hardscape Frequency Distribution (by descending amount)"
Species by Condition
Species by Maintenance
Species by Trunk Diameter(DBH)
Species by Canopy Spread
Species by Tree Height
Species by Hardscape Damage
*Attached
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Appendix E Frequency Reports
Species/Hardscape Frequency
• By Descending Amount
species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
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VACANT ---- 6859 12.32
MEXICAN FAN PALM ----- 3158 5.67
RED GUM ----- 3131 5.62
ON SITE ----- 2338 4.20
QUEEN PALM ----- 2167 3.89
CANARY ISLAND PINE ----- 1505 2.70
LEMON BOTTLEBRUSH ----- 1361 2.44
CARROTWOOD ----- 1340 2.41
BRAZILIAN PEPPER ----- 1219 2.19
EVERGREEN PEAR ----- 1205 2.16
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE ----- 1113 2.00
CRAPE MYRTLE ----- 1033 1.85
INDIAN LAUREL SW+CG 867 1.56
ORNAMENTAL PEAR ----- 860 1.54 {
WHITE ALDER ----- 848 1.52 f`
BRISBANE BOX ----- 783 1.41
LONDON PLANE TREE ----- 722 1.30 j
CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE ----- 714 1.28
CANARY ISLAND PINE SW+CG 708 1.27
CANARY ISLAND PINE SW 691 1.24
C ROTWOOD SW 682 1.22
O PINE ----- 633 1.14
ILIAN PEPPER SW+CG 608 1.09
BRAZILIAN PEPPER CG 596 1.07
MYOPORUM ----- 529 0.95
EVERGREEN PEAR SW 520 0.93
BRAZILIAN PEPPER SW 439 0.79
PURPLE-LEAF PLUM ----- 416 0.75
BLACK WILLOW ----- 408 0.73
INDIAN LAUREL CG 394 0.71 f
MONTEREY PINE ----- 363 0.65
STUMP ----- 360 0.65
AUSTRALIAN WILLOW ----- 359 0.64
CANARY ISLAND DATE PALM ----- 340 0.61
BLUE GUM ----- 334 0.60
CANARY ISLAND PINE CG 333 0.60
LEMON-SCENTED GUM ----- 310 0.56
CALIFORNIA PEPPER ----- 290 0.52
LEMON BOTTLEBRUSH CG 285 0.51
CARROTWOOD SW+CG 284 0.51
WILLOW SPECIES ----- 283 0.51
CARROTWOOD CG 247 0.44
RED-FLOWERING GUM ----- 240 0.43
HOLLY OAK ----- 236 0.42
QUEEN PALM SW 225 0.40
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA ----- 218 0.39
Species/Hardscape Frequency
By Descending Amount
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Species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
RED IRONBARK --- 215 0.39
WINDMILL PALM ----- 206 0.37
CAJEPUT TREE, ----- 205 0.37
INDIAN LAUREL SW 203 0.36
ANERICAN SWEET GUM ----- 201 0.36
LEMON BOTTLEBRUSH SW 192 0.34
BUSHY YATE ----- 189 0.34
INDIAN LAUREL ----- 189 0.34
OLIVE TREE ----- 189 0.34
RUSTY-LEAF FIG ----- 186 0.33
SILVER-DOLLAR GUM ----- 183 0.33
OLEANDER ----- 177 0.32
BRISBANE BOX SW 175 0.31
CALABRIAN PINE ----- 175 0.31
DWARF BLUE GUM ----- 170 0.31
NO LEGAL ROOM ----- 168 0.30
MEXICAN FAN PALM SW 157 0.28
MEXICAN FAN PALM CG 157 0.28
MEDITERRANEAN FAN PALM ----- 156 0.28
QUEEN PALM SW+CG 156 0.28
OUREN PALM CG 153 0.27
_ kERN COTTONWOOD ----- 148 0.27
E IRONBARK ----- 145 0.26
EVERGREEN PEAR SW+CG 141 0.25
EVERGREEN (SHAMEL) ASH ----- 137 0.25
DESERT GUM ----- 136 0.24
MAJESTIC BEAUTY ----- 131 0.24
BRISBANE BOX CG 126 0.23
CHINESE EVERGREEN ELM ----- 124 0.22
BRISBANE BOX SW+CG 121 0.22
CHINESE FLAME TREE ----- 121 0.22
JACARANDA ----- 119 0.21
JACARANDA SW+CG 118 0.21
LEMON BOTTLEBRUSH SW+CG 114 0.20
BLUE GUM N/A 113 0.20
SUGAR GUM --- 112 0.20
COAST REDWOOD ----- 109 0.20
EVERGREEN PEAR CG 108 0.19
ITALIAN STONE PINE ----- 107 0.19
HOLLY OAK SW+CG 105 0.19
CALIFORNIA FAN PALM ----- 104 0.19
ORNAMENTAL PEAR SW 101 0.18
VICTORIAN BOX ----- 98 0.18
NOT INVENTORIED ----- 91 0.16
WHITE MULBERRY ----- 89 0.16
HOLLYWOOD JUNIPER ----- 87 0.16
Species/Hardscape Frequency
By Descending Amount
Species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
KING PALM ----- 86 0.15
HOLLY OAK SW 84 0.15
HOLLY OAK CG 84 0.15
CAJEPUT TREE SW+CG 81 0.15
PIGMY DATE PALM ----- 78 0.14
TRISTANIA ----- 78 0.14
AUSTRALIAN WILLOW SW+CG 77 0.14
CARROTWOOD N/A 77 0.14
CRAPE MYRTLE CG 75 0.13
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE SW 72 0.13
JACARANDA CG 67 0.12
ORNAMENTAL PEAR CG 67 0.12
INDIAN LAUREL ALL 66 0.12
MEXICAN FAN PALM SW+CG 66 0.12
GOLDEN-RAIN TREE N/A 64 0.11
CANARY ISLAND DATE PALM SW 62 0.11
JAPANESE BLACK PINE ----- 62 0.11 I
CRAPE MYRTLE SW+CG 61 0.11
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA SW 61 0.11
AUSTRALIAN WILLOW CG 59 0.11
TIME PINE ----- 59 0.11
N HACKBERRY ---- 58 0.10
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GUM SW 58 0.10
AUSTRALIAN WILLOW SW 57 0.10
RED GUM CG 57 0.10
CRAPE MYRTLE SW 56 0.10
WEEPING WILLOW ----- 55 0.10
WEEPING CHINESE BANYAN ----- 54 0.10
RIVER SHE-OAK ----- 53 0.10
OLIVE TREE SW 52 0.09
CHINESE PISTACHE ----- 50 0.09
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE CG 50 0.09
WHITE POPLAR ----- 50 0.09
KAFFIRBLOOM CORAL TREE ----- 49 0.09
PURPLE-LEAF PLUM SW+CG 49 0.09
LOMBARDY POPLAR ----- 48 0.09
BOX ELDER ----- 47 0.08
RED-FLOWERING GUM CG 47 0.08
JAPANESE PAGODA TREE ----- 46 0.08
RED GUM SW 46 0.08
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA CG 46 0.08
CAJEPUT TREE SW 45 0.08
OLEANDER SW 45 0.08
RED GUM SW+CG 44 0.08
MANNA GUM ----- 43 0.08
PEPPERMINT TREE ----- 43 0.08
Species/Hardscape Frequency
-• By Descending Amount
Species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA SW+CG 43 0.08
ALEPPO PINE N/A 42 0.08
ORNAMENTAL PEAR SW+CG 42 0.08
LONDON PLANE TREE SW 41 0.07
CANARY ISLAND DATE PALM CG 40 0.07
CANARY ISLAND PINE ALL 40 0.07
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE N/A 40 0.07
PURPLE-LEAF PLUM SW 40 0.07
LONDON PLANE TREE N/A 39 0.07
PURPLE-LEAF PLUM CG 39 0.07
VACANT SW 39 0.07
PINK CLOUD FLOWERING CHERRY ----- 38 0.07
RED-FLOWERING GUM SW+CG 38 0.07
EVERGREEN (SHAMEL) ASH SW 36 0.06
GOLDEN-RAIN TREE ----- 36 0.06
WILSON HOLLY ----- 36 0.06
JACARANDA SW 35 0.06
RED-FLOWERING GUM SW 35 0.06
SILVER-DOLLAR GUM SW+CG 35 0.06
TORREY PINE ----- 35 0.06
V ANT SW+CG 35 0.06
ICAN SWEET GUM SW 34 0.06
1 _ H ----- 34 0.06
CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE SW 33 0.06
CAMPHOR TREE ----- 33 0.06
CANARY ISLAND PINE N/A 33 0.06
QUEEN PALM N/A 33 0.06
FIG SPECIES ----- 32 0.06
CAJEPUT TREE CG 31 0.06
JAPANESE BLACK PINE N/A 31 0.06
KAFFIR PLUM ----- 31 0.06
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE SW+CG 31 0.06
GOLDEN WATTLE ----- 30 0.05
RUSTY-LEAF FIG SW 30 0.05
SILVER-DOLLAR GUM SW 30 0.05
SILVER-DOLLAR GUM CG 30 0.05
OLIVE TREE CG 29 0.05
SHINY XYLOSMA ----- 29 0.05
CANARY ISLAND DATE PALM SW+CG 27 0.05
CORAL GUM ----- 27 0.05
ITALIAN ALDER ----- 27 0.05
OLEANDER SW+CG 27 0.05
SPANISH DAGGER ----- 26 0.05
SPOTTED GUM ----- 26 0.05
MONTEREY PINE SW 24 0.04
OLEANDER CG 24 0.04
Species/Hardscape Frequency
By Descending Amount
Species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
THORNLESS HONEY LOCUST ----- 23 0.04
TIPU TREE ----- 23 0.04
CHINESE EVERGREEN ELM CG 22 0.04
RUSTY-LEAF FIG SW+CG 22 0.04
WHITE ALDER N/A 22 0.04
GUADALUPE PALM ----- 21 0.04
LEMON-SCENTED GUM CG 21 0.04
SENEGAL DATE PALM ----- 21 0.04
WHITE MULBERRY SW 21 0.04
CAROB SW+CG 20 0.04
MONTEREY CYPRESS ----- 20 0.04
PURPLE-LEAF PLUM N/A 20 0.04
RED IRONBARK SW+CG 20 0.04
SIBERIAN ELM ----- 20 0.04
AMERICAN ELM ----- 19 0.03
EUROPEAN WHITE BIRCH ----- 19 0.03
OLIVE TREE SW+CG 19 0.03
STUMP SW 19 0.03
WEEPING BOTTLEBRUSH ----- 19 0.03
INDIAN LAUREL FIG ----- 18 0.03
L ON-SCENTED GUM SW+CG 18 0.03
ORUM SW+CG 18 0.03
R MAPLE ----- 18 0.03
PINDO PALM ----- 17 0.03
RED IRONBARK CG 17 0.03
WESTERN CATALPA ----- 17 0.03
AUSTRALIAN WILLOW N/A 16 0.03
CHINESE HIBISCUS ----- 16 0.03.
EVERGREEN PEAR N/A 16 0.03
ITALIAN CYPRESS ----- 16 0.03
LONDON PLANE TREE SW+CG 16 0.03
MYOPORUM SW 16 0.03
BRUSH CHERRY ----- 15 0.03
SILK TREE ----- 15 0.03
UNIDENTIFIED SPECIES ----- 15 0.03
WILLOW-LEAVED PEPPERMINT ----- 15 0.03
YEW PINE ----- 15 0.03
COAST LIVE OAK ----- 14 0.03
LEMON-SCENTED GUM N/A 14 0.03
MAIDENHAIR TREE ----- 14 0.03
MYOPORUM CG 14 0.03
RED IRONBARK SW 14 0.03
RED LEAF PHOTINIA ----- 14 0.03
RUSTY-LEAF FIG CG 14 0.03
VACANT N/A 14 0.03
VACANT CG 14 0.03
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Species/Hardscape Frequency
• By Descending Amount
species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
VACANT NO REPLANT ----- 14 0.03
ANERICAN SWEET GUM SW+CG 13 0.02
CRASSIFOLIUM ----- 13 0.02
FERN PINE SW 13 0.02
LONDON PLANE TREE CG 13 0.02
STYPHELIOIDES CG 13 0.02
STYPHELIOIDES SW+CG 13 0.02
VICTORIAN BOX SW 13 0.02
CAROB ----- 12 0.02
FLOSS-SILK TREE ----- 12 0.02
INDIAN LAUREL FIG CG 12 0.02
MEXICAN FAN PALM N/A 12 0.02
PINK MELALEUCA ----- 12 0.02
PRIMROSE TREE ----- 12 0.02
CAMPHOR TREE SW+CG 11 0.02
CAROB CG 11 0.02
DEODAR CEDAR ----- 11 0.02
EDIBLE LOQUAT ----- 11 0.02
GIANT BIRD OF PARADISE ----- 11 0.02
GLOSSY PRIVET (Tree) ----- 11 0.02
WIAN STONE PINE SW 11 0.02
O PINE SW 10 0.02
O PINE SW+CG 10 0.02
ANERICAN SWEET GUM CG 10 0.02
BUSHY YATE SW 10 0.02
CHINABERRY ----- 10 0.02
DRAGON TREE ----- 10 0.02
WEEPING CHINESE BANYAN SW 10 0.02
WHITE ALDER SW 10 0.02
BOTTLE TREE ----- 9 0.02
BRAZILIAN PEPPER ALL 9 0.02
CHINESE FLAME TREE SW+CG 9 0.02
DESERT GUM SW 9 0.02
INDIAN LAUREL SW+DW 9 0.02
NAKED CORAL TREE ----- 9 0.02
SAGO PALM --- 9 0.02
STUMP SW+CG 9 0.02
BUSHY YATE CG 8 0.01
CAROB SW 8 0.01
COAST REDWOOD SW 8 0.01
INDIAN LAUREL CG+DW 8 0.01
JAPANESE BLACK PINE SW 8 0.01
KAFFIRBLOOM CORAL TREE SW 8 0.01
LOMBARDY POPLAR SW 8 0.01
MANNA GUM CG 8 0.01
MONTEREY PINE SW+CG 8 0.01
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Species/Hardscape Frequency
• By Descending Amount
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Species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
MORETON BAY FIG ----- - 8 0.01
NEW CALEDONIA PINE ---- 8 0.01
ON SITE SW 8 0.01
RED-CAP GUM ' ----- 8 0.01
SILVER MAPLE CG 8 0.01
TAMARISK (SALT CEDAR) ----- 8 0.01
TRISTANIA SW 8 0.01
TRISTANIA SW+CG 8 0.01
WEEPING CHINESE BANYAN SW+CG 8 0.01
WHITE IRONBARK SW+CG 8 0.01
WHITE MULBERRY CG 8 0.01
AUSTRALIAN TEA TREE ----- 7 0.01
BLACK ACACIA ----- 7 0.01
BLUE GUM SW 7 0.01
BOTTLE PALM ----- 7 0.01
CALIFORNIA FAN PALM CG 7 0.01
CHINESE EVERGREEN ELM SW 7 0.01
EDIBLE FIG ----- 7 0.01
FERN PINE ----- 7 0.01
GLOSSY PRIVET (Tree) SW 7 0.01
G DEN TRUMPET TREE ----- 7 0.01
( A ALL 7 0.01
ENHAIR TREE SW 7 0.01
MAYTEN TREE ----- 7 0.01
PLUME ALBIZIA N/A 7 0.01
QUEEN PALM ALL 7 0.01
STUMP CG 7 0.01
SUGAR GUM SW 7 0.01
ARIZONA ASH ----- 6 0.01
BALD CYPRESS ----- 6 0.01
BRAZILIAN PEPPER CG+DW 6 0.01
CORK OAK SW+CG 6 0.01
CRAPE MYRTLE ALL 6 0.01
DESERT GUM CG 6 0.01
GLOSSY PRIVET (Tree) SW+CG 6 0.01
GOLD MEDALLION TREE ----- 6 0.01
KING• PALM SW 6 0.01
MARRI CG 6 0.01
PEPPERMINT TREE SW 6 0.01
STYPHELIOIDES ----- 6 0.01
VACANT NO REPLANT SW 6 0.01
WEEPING BOTTLEBRUSH SW+CG 6 0.01
WEEPING WILLOW SW 6 0.01
WINDMILL PALM SW 6 0.01
BRAZILIAN PEPPER SW+DW 5 0.01
CALABRIAN PINE SW 5 0.01
Species/Hardscape Frequency
By Descending Amount
Species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE SW+CG 5 0.01
ITALIAN .CYPRESS SW 5 0.01
KAFFIR PLUM SW 5 0.01
LAVENDER TRUMPET TREE ----- 5 0.01
MAJESTIC BEAUTY CG 5 0.01
MORETON BAY FIG SW 5 0.01
ORNAMENTAL PEAR N/A 5 0.01
SIBERIAN ELM SW+CG 5 0.01
SILVER MAPLE SW 5 0.01
WEEPING BOTTLEBRUSH SW 5 0.01
YEW PINE CG 5 0.01
AVOCADO ----- 4 0.01
BLUE POTATO BUSH ----- 4 0.01
BRAZILIAN PEPPER DW 4 0.01
CAROLINA LAUREL CHERRY ----- 4 0.01
CHINESE EVERGREEN ELM SW+CG 4 0.01
CHINESE FLAME TREE SW 4 0.01
CORAL TREE ----- 4 0.01
CRABAPPLE ----- 4 0.01
FERN PINE SW+CG 4 0.01
F -LEAF PAPERBARK ----- 4 0.01
j SY PRIVET (Tree) CG 4 0.01
IR PLUM CG 4 0.01
LEMON ----- 4 0.01
MEXICAN BLUE PALM ----- 4 0.01
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE ALL 4 0.01
NEW ZEALAND TEA TREE -_--- 4 0.01
PLUM ----- 4 0.01
QUEENSLAND PITTOSPORUM ----- 4 0.01
SILVER MAPLE SW+CG 4 0.01
SPOTTED GUM SW 4 0.01
SPOTTED GUM CG 4 0.01
SUGAR GUM SW+CG 4 0.01
WHITE IRONBARK CG 4 0.01
WHITE MULBERRY SW+CG 4 0.01
WILSON HOLLY CG 4 0.01
ALEPPO PINE CG 3 0.0.1
ALEXANDRA PALM ----- 3 0.01
ASH COLORED EUCALYPTUS ----- 3 0.01
CAJEPUT TREE SW+DW 3 0.01
CAJEPUT TREE ALL 3 0.01
CAMPHOR TREE CG 3 0.01
CORKSCREW WILLOW ----- 3 0.01
EDIBLE APPLE ----- 3 0.01
EVERGREEN PEAR ALL 3 0.01
FAN PALM SPECIES ----- 3 0.01
Species/Hardscape Frequency
By Descending Amount
Species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
FIREWHEEL TREE - -- 3 0.01
HOLLYWOOD JUNIPER SW 3 0.01
KAFFIRBLOOM CORAL TREE CG 3 0.01
KING PALM 1 SW+CG 3 0.01
LEYLAND CYPRESS ----- 3 0.01
MARRI ----- 3 0.01
PURPLE HOPSEED BUSH ----- 3 0.01
RIVER SHE-OAK SW 3 0.01
RUBBER PLANT ----- 3 0.01
SIBERIAN ELM SW 3 0.01 l
SIBERIAN ELM CG 3 0.01
SPANISH DAGGER SW 3 0.01
STRAWBERRY TREE ----- 3 0.01
STYPHELIOIDES SW 3 0.01
TOBIRA ----- 3 0.01
TRISTANIA CG 3 0.01
VACANT DW 3 0.01
VACANT ALL 3 0.01
VACANT NO REPLANT SW+CG 3 0.01
WEEPING BOTTLEBRUSH CG 3 0.01
TE IRONBARK SW. 3 0.01
r PINE SW--- 3 0.01
\ ICOT 2 0.00
ATLAS CEDAR ----- 2 0.00
BLACK LOCUST ----- 2 0.00
BLUE GUM CG 2 0.00
BRISBANE BOX ALL 2 0.00
BUSHY YATE SW+CG 2 0.00
CALIFORNIA FAN PALM SW 2 0.00
CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE CG 2 0.00
CAMPHOR TREE SW 2 0.00
CANARY ISLAND PINE SW+DW 2 0.00
CAPE CHESTNUT ----- 2 0.00
CATALINA CHERRY ----- 2 0.00
CHINESE HACKBERRY ----- 2 0.00
COAST LIVE OAK SW 2 0.00
CORK OAK ----- 2 0.00
CORK OAK SW 2 0.00
DRACAENA PALM ----- 2 0.00
EASTERN REDBUD ----- 2 0.00
ENGLISH WALNUT ----- 2 0.00
EVERGREEN (SHAMEL) ASH SW+CG 2 0.00
GIANT SEQUOIA ----- 2 0.00
GUATEMALAN HOLLY ----- 2 0.00
HESPER PALM ----- 2 0.00
INDIAN LAUREL DW 2 0.00
Species/Hardscape Frequency
By Descending Amount
Species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
ITALIAN STONE PINE SW+CG 2 0.00
JUNIPER ----- 2 0.00
KAFFIRBLOOM CORAL TREE SW+CG 2 0.00
KING PALM CG 2 0.00
KNIFE ACACIA ----- 2 0.00
MANNA GUM SW 2 0.00
MARRI SW+CG 2 0.00
MEXICAN FAN PALM DW 2 0.00
MODESTO ASH ----- 2 0.00
MODESTO ASH SW 2 0.00
MONARCH BIRCH ----- 2 0.00
MYOPORUM N/A 2 0.00
N/A ----- 2 0.00
NO LEGAL ROOM SW+CG 2 0.00
ON SITE N/A 2 0.00
PARADISE PALM ----- 2 0.00
PINEAPPLE GUAVA ----- 2 0.00
PLUME ALBIZIA ----- 2 0.00
RED-FLOWERING GUM ALL 2 0.00
RUBBER PLANT SW 2 0.00
S VING BRUSH PALM ----- 2
( OAK ----- 2 0.00
GLE PALM ----- 2 0.00
TUPIDANTHUS ----- 2 0.00
VACANT SW+DW 2 0.00
VACANT CG+DW 2 0.00
VICTORIAN BOX CG 2 0.00
VICTORIAN BOX SW+CG 2 0.00
WESTERN CATALPA SW 2 0.00
WINDMILL PALM CG 2 0.00
AFRICAN TULIP TREE ----- 1 0.00
AFRICAN TULIP TREE SW 1 0.00
ANERICAN SWEET GUM DW 1 0.00
ANGELS TRUMPET ----- 1 0.00
APRICOT SW 1 0.00
ARECA PALM SPECIES ----- 1 0.00
ARIZONA CYPRESS ----- 1 0.00
AUSTRALIAN FAN PALM ----- 1 0.00
AUSTRALIAN WILLOW ALL 1 0.00
AVOCADO SW 1 0.00
BAMBOO PALM SPECIES ----- 1 0.00
BANANA ----- 1 0.00
BLACK ACACIA CG 1 0.00
BLACK ACACIA SW+CG 1 0.00
BLACK LOCUST SW 1 0.00
BLACK WILLOW SW 1 0.00
Species/Hardscape Frequency
By Descending Amount
species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
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EVERGREEN PEAR CG+DW 1 0.00
FAN PALM ----- 1 0.00
FERN PINE SW+DW 1 0.00
FISHTAIL PALM SPECIES ----- 1 0.00
FISHTAIL WINE PALM ----- 1 0.00
FLAX-LEAF PAPERBARK SW 1 0.00
FLOSS-SILK TREE SW 1 0.00
FRUITING PEAR ----- 1 0.00
GIANT YELLOW OLEANDER ----- 1 0.00
GIANT YUCCA ----- 1 0.00
GREEN WATTLE ----- 1 0.00
HESPER PALM SPECIES ----- 1 0.00
HOLLY OAK DW 1 0.00
HOLLY OAK SW+DW 1 0.00
HOLLY OAK CG+DW 1 0.00
HOLLY OAK ALL 1 0.00
HOLLYWOOD JUNIPER SW+DW 1 0.00
HYBRID BOTTLE TREE ----- 1 0.00
INCENSE CEDAR ----- 1 0.00
ITALIAN STONE PINE ALL 1 0.00
J ARANDA SW+DW 1 0.00
( 7SE BLACK PINE CG 1 0.00
SE BLACK PINE SW+CG 1 0.00
JAPANESE MAPLE ----- 1 0.00
JAPANESE PRIVET SW 1 0.00
JUNIPER SW 1 0.00
JUNIPER CG+DW 1 0.00
KAFFIR PLUM SW+CG 1 0.00
LAURUSTINUS ----- 1 0.00
LEMON BOTTLEBRUSH DW 1 0.00
LEMON-SCENTED GUM ALL 1 0.00
LITTLE LEAF FIG N/A 1 0.00
LOMBARDY POPLAR SW+CG 1 0.00
LONG-LEAFED YELLOW-WOOD ----- 1 0.00
MACADAMIA ----- 1 0.00
MAIDENHAIR TREE CG 1 0.00
MAJESTIC BEAUTY SW 1 0.00
MAJESTIC BEAUTY DW 1 0.00
MAJESTIC BEAUTY SW+CG 1 0.00
MAJESTIC BEAUTY CG+DW 1 0.00
MARITIME PINE SW 1 0.00
MEDITERRANEAN FAN PALM SW 1 0.00
MEDITERRANEAN FAN PALM CG 1 0.00
MEXICAN FAN PALM SW+DW 1 0.00
MODESTO ASH CG 1 0.00
MODESTO ASH SW+CG 1 0.00
Species/Hardscape Frequency
' ...� By Descending Amount
Species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
MONTEREY PINE CG 1 0.00
MONTEREY PINE ALL 1 0.00
NAKED CORAL TREE SW 1 0.00
NAKED CORAL TREE SW+CG 1 0.00
NEW CALEDONIA PINE SW 1 0.00
NO LEGAL ROOM CG 1 0.00
NORFOLK ISLAND PINE ' ----- 1 0.00
NOT INVENTORIED N/A 1 0.00
OLEANDER DW 1 0.00
ORANGE ----- 1 0.00
ORNAMENTAL PEAR ALL 1 0.00
OURICURI PALM ----- 1 0.00
OVERTOP PALM ----- 1 0.00
PAPAYA ----- 1 0.00
PEACH SW 1 0.00
PECAN DW 1 0.00
PECAN SW+CG 1 0.00
PEPPERMINT TREE N/A 1 0.00
PEPPERMINT TREE CG 1 0.00
PIGMY DATE PALM SW 1 0.00
P 0 PALM SW 1 0:00
SPECIES CG 1 0.00
OSE TREE SW+CG 1 0.00
PRITCHARDIA FAN PALM ----- 1 0.00
PURPLE ORCHID TREE ----- 1 0.00
PURPLE ORCHID TREE CG 1 0.00
PURPLE ORCHID TREE SW+CG 1 0.00
PURPLE-LEAF PLUM ALL 1 0.00
QUEENSLAND PITTOSPORUM CG 1 0.00
RAYWOOD ASH CG 1 0.00
RED CLUSTERBERRY ----- 1 0.00
RED GUM SW+DW 1 0.00
RED GUM CG+DW 1 0.00
RED IRONBARK CG+DW 1 0.00
RED MAPLE SW+CG 1 0.00
RED MULBERRY ----- 1 0.00
RED RIVER BIRCH ----- 1 0.00
RED-FLOWERING GUM SW+DW 1 0.00
RUSTY-LEAF FIG ALL 1 0.00
SAN JOSE HESPER PALM ----- 1 0'.00
SAUCER MAGNOLIA ----- 1 0.00
SAW-LEAF ZELKOVA ----- 1 0.00
SENEGAL DATE PALM CG 1 0.00
SENTRY PALM ----- 1 0.00
SILK OAK SW 1 0.00
SILK OAK CG 1 0.00
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Species/Hardscape Frequency
• By Descending Amount
species--------------------------- Hardscape-- Amount Freq.
SILVER-DOLLAR GUM. N/A 1 0.00
SILVER-DOLLAR GUM DW 1 0.00
SILVER-DOLLAR GUM ALL 1 0.00
SLENDER LADY PALM ----- 1 0.00
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA DW 11 0.00
SPANISH DAGGER CG 1 0.00
SPANISH DAGGER SW+CG 1 0.00
SPOTTED GUM SW+CG 1 0.00
STRAWBERRY TREE SW 1 0.00
STUMP ALL 1 0.00
STYPHELIOIDES DW 1 0.00
SWAMP MAHOGONY ----- 1 0.00
SWAMP MALLEE ----- 1 0.00
SWEET BAY ----- 1 0.00
SWEET BAY SW 1 0.00
SWEETSHADE ----- 1 0.00
SYAGRUS PALM ----- 1 0.00
TEXAS MESQUITE ----- 1 0.00
THORNLESS HONEY LOCUST ALL 1 0.00
TOMLINSON ASH ----- 1 0.00
T ONNS FIG ----- 1 W0.00
I ----- 1 0.00
ING BOTTLEBRUSH DW 1 0.00
WEEPING CHINESE BANYAN CG 1 0.00
WEEPING CHINESE BANYAN ALL 1 0.00
WHITE IRONBARK ALL 1 0.00
WHITE MULBERRY SW+DW 1 0.00
WILLOW PITTOSPORUM ----- 1 0.00
WILLOW SPECIES SW 1 0.00
WILLOW-LEAVED PEPPERMINT SW+CG 1 0.00
WILSON HOLLY SW 1 0.00
YATE ----- 1 0.00
YATE SW+CG 1 0.00
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• ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ADDING CHAPTER 13.50 TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TREES
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding
Chapter 13.50, said chapter to read as follows:
Chapter 13.50
REGULATION OF TREES
Sections:
13.50.010 Definitions.
13.50.020 "Director"--Duties and authority.
13.50.030 Director--Interference with.
13.50.040 Permits required.
13.50.050. Applications.
• 13.50.060. Applications--generally.
13.50.070 Application--fee.
13.50.080 Surety or cash bond.
13.50.190 Permit--Issuance not warranty.
13.50.100 Permits--Types of.
13.50.110 Permits--General contents.
13.50.120 Permit--Planting.
13.50.130. Permit--Spra idng.
13.50.140 Permit--Maintenance.
13.50.150 Permits--Approval or denial.
13.50.160 Appeal
13.50.170. Council action.
13.50.180 Defacing prohibited.
13.50.190 Certain materials prohibited.
13.50.200 Excavations.
13.50.010 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have
the meaning hereafter set forth unless a different meaning is clearly intended from the context in
which such word or phrase is used. Any word or phrase not herein defined shall have the meaning
attributed to it in ordinance usage.
(a) "City" shall mean the City of Huntington Beach.
(b) "Director" shall mean the Director of Public Works or his appointed designee, charged with
enforcement of this chapter.
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(c) "Park, Tree and Landscape Division" shall mean that division of the department of public
works charged with the administration of this chapter.
(d) "Parkway" shall mean that part of a street or highway lying between the property line and
that portion of the street or highway customarily used for vehicular traffic.
(e) "Person" shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or
organization of any kind.
(f) "Public place" shall mean any place, including buildings, open to the,public and owned,
managed or controlled by the City of Huntington Beach.
(g) "Standards" shall mean the Arboricultural and Landscape Specifications and Standards of
Practice adopted by resolution of the City Council, and by reference made a part hereof as
though set forth fully herein.
(h) Street" shall mean the entire width of every public way or right-of-way when any part
thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
13.50.020 Director--Duties and authority. The Director shall have the authority and is hereby
charged with the following duties:
®(a) To enforce the Arboricultural and Landscape Specifications and Standards of Practice, ("the
Standards") as adopted by the City of Huntington Beach, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk, governing the planting, maintenance, removal, fertilization,
pruning, and bracing of trees on the streets and other public places in the City, and shall
direct, regulate, and control the planting, maintenance, and removal of all trees growing now
or hereafter on streets or public places, to insure safety or preserve the aesthetics of such
public places.
(b) To supervise or inspect all work done under any permit issued in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
(c) To formulate a Tree Management Plan. Such plan shall specify the species of tree to be
planted on streets and other public places. From and after the effective date of such Tree
Management Plan, and any amendments thereto, all tree planting shall conform to the Tree
Management Plan and the Standards and any regulation or rule promulgated by the Director
to implement the same.
(d) To issue or deny permits for maintenance of trees in public places and to place reasonable
conditions on the granting of permits in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and
the Tree Management Plan and the Standards.
• (e) The Director shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations and to amend or
add to them, for the implementation of the Tree Management Plan and the Standards. When
recommending species of trees, the Director shall consider environmental factors, and all
existing and future utilities of an area or specific location.
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S13.50.030 Director--Interference with. No person shall interfere with, oppose or obstruct the
Director or his agents or employees in the performance of his duties as provided in this chapter.
13.50.040 Permits required. No person shall plant, spray, or maintain any tree on any street,
parkway, or public place without first applying for and obtaining a permit from the City of
Huntington Beach to do so.
13.50.050. Applications. Applications for original and renewal permits and for any amendments to
any permit shall be filed with the Director and shall be signed by the applicant. Each application
shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the Director and shall set forth the following
information:
(a) The true name, fictitious name, if any, home and business addresses and telephone numbers
of applicant, and if same be a corporation, names and addresses of principal officers, or if a
partnership, association or company doing business under a fictitious name,names of
partners or persons comprising the partnership, association or company, and address of each.
(b) Street number and exact location of place where applicant proposes to engage in the activity
for which the permit is requested (where applicable, the route proposed for the activity shall
be included).
• (c) The nature of the activity in which applicant proposes to engage.
(d) Detailed information as to the method applicant proposes to employ in the proposed work or
activity for which the permit is requested.
(e) Brief description of the nature and number of pieces of equipment to be used in such
proposed work or activity, and where applicable, types of chemicals or commercial sprays to
be used. If a license of any kind is required for the work, a copy of the license must be
supplied.
(f) Evidence of insurance and bond information(if applicable)in accordance with the City of
Huntington Beach standard insurance requirements.
(g) Length of time for which permit is desired.
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(h) Any other information pertaining to the specific activity or work to be performed for which
a permit is requested which may be required by the Director.
(i) Proof of insurance in conformance with the City's standard insurance resolution.
13.50.060. Applications--generally. Applications for permits shall be filed with the Director no
less than ten(10)days prior to the time the work is to be commenced. The Director shall issue such
permits if applicant has complied with the provisions of this chapter, the City standard on insurance
• requirements, and the work to be performed meets the requirements and conditions contained in the
Standards and the Tree Management Program.
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13.50.070 Application--fee, The City of Huntington Beach wil not charge or collect a fee for
• filing of any permit required in this Chapter.
13.50.080 Surety or cash bond. Prior to the issuance of any pe it,the Director may require the
deposit of a surety or cash bond in an amount sufficient to gZa.
tee that the activity or work
proposed will be performed in a professional,workmanlike er and to secure City against all
costs, charges and expenses incurred by reason of permittee's fai ure to abide by the provisions of
this chapter, the requirements contained in the standards of the ity, or any federal or state laws
appertaining thereto.
13.50.090 Permit--Issuance not warranty. The issuance of any ermit under the provisions of this
chapter shall not be construed as a warranty by city as to the co petence of permittee, or that the
activity or work proposed to be performed under such permit wi 1 be done with safety to the
permittee or other persons or property. All such risks shall be sumed by permittee.
13.50.100 Permits--Types of The following activities shall re uire issuance of a permit: planting,
spraying and maintenance.
13.50.110 Permits--General contents. Permits shall contain the address or a description of the
exact location where the work is to be performed; a detailed description of the methods to be used
and the manner in which such work is to be performed; any conditions which may be attached to the
issuance of such permit by the Director and the date on which such permit shall expire.
Within five(5) days after the expiration date specified on any permit, unless.application has been .
made for a renewal or amendment of such permit, the Director shall be notified that the work has
been completed and ready for inspection.
13.50.120 Permit--Plantin:;. No person shall plant,replant, relocate or remove any tree from any
street,parkway or public place without first complying with sections 13.50.050 through 13.50.070.
In addition to the information required by section 13.50.120 of this chapter, such permit shall set out
the specific number of trees to be planted and the specific work to be performed in connection
therewith.
13.50.130. Permit--Spraying. No person shall spray any tree on any street, parkway or public place
without first complying with sections 13.50.050 through 13.50.070. In addition to the information
required by section 13.50.120 of this chapter, such permit shall specify the types of chemicals and
commercial sprays which maybe used in the work to be performed and require that the
performance of all such work shall confirm all state,municipal and federal laws.
13.50.140 Permit--Maintenance. No person shall fertilize,preserve or prune any tree on any street,
parkway or public place,without first complying with sections 13.50.050 through 13.50.070. In
addition to the information required by section 13.50.120 of this chapter, such permit shall state the
kinds and number of trees to be fertilized, pruned or otherwise preserved and maintained, and types
of materials and equipment, including irrigation systems, to be used in such work. Such permit
shall specify that the performance of all maintenance work shall comply with all the standards of
•the City, and all federal and state laws applicable thereto.
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13.50.150 Permits--Approval or denial. The Director, after investigation of the application and the
•proposed work to be performed, may grant or refuse to grant a permit. Refusal shall be based upon
a finding by the Director that the proposed work does not meet adopted City standards and
requirements including this ordinance, the Tree Management Plan, and the Arboricultural
Standards.
13.50.160 Appeal. Within ten (10) days after receipt of an application,the Director shall inform
the applicant in writing of his reasons for refusing to issue any permit provided for in this chapter,
and such applicant shall have the right to appeal in writing within thirty(30) days to the City
Council.
13.50.170. Council action. The decision of the Director is appealable to the City Council. Appeal
to the City Council from the Director must be made in writing within ten (10) days of the Director's
decision. At the first regular meeting following receipt of an appeal, the Council shall consider the
matter under the requirements contained in this chapter, the standards adopted by the City, and
pertinent information furnished by the Director and the Public Works Commission. The
determination of the City Council to sustain or overrule the decision of the Director shall be final.
13.50.180 Defacing prohibited. No person shall cut down, pull up,burn, destroy, or remove any
tree, plant or shrub in any street or public place. No person shall trim, skin, deface or remove the
outer trunk surface or bark of any tree, plant or shrub located in any street or public place to such
extent or in such manner as to deface, injure, destroy or endanger the life of any such tree,plant or
shrub. No person shall attach any rope, wire,nail, advertising material or any other foreign object
•to any tree,plant or shrub, or allow any gaseous liquid or solid substance to come into contact
therewith which gaseous liquid or other substance is harmful to such tree, plant or shrub.
13.50.190 Certain materials prohibited. No person shall deposit,place, store or maintain upon any
public place in the City any stone,brick, sand, concrete or other material which may obstruct the
free passage of water, air and fertilizer to the roots of any tree, plant or shrub growing in such public
place without first obtaining written permission from the tree superintendent so to do.
13.50.200 Excavations.
(a) No person shall excavate any ditch, tunnel,trench, or lay any driveway within a radius of ten
(10) feet from any tree in any street or parkway without first obtaining written permission
form the Director to do so.
(b) Any tree on any street or public place near any excavation or construction of any building,
structure, or street work, shall be protected with a good substantial enclosure placed a
sufficient number of feet, as determined by the Director, from such tree, to guard against any
building material, refuse, or other debris from damaging such tree.
13.50.210 Final Inspection. Upon notice from the permittee that the permitted work has been.
completed,the Director or his designee shall inspect the work done. Should the completed work
•fail to meet the standards set forth in this Chapter, the permittee shall have 15 days to correct the
work. A civil citation may be issued for failure to complete the work within the 15-day extension
period.
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• SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular
meeting thereof held on the day of ) 2001.
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk
-/--,,,City Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: 10
INIT,LA= AP,P�R—OVE
City Administrator
Director of Public Works
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• CITY TREE REMOVAUREPLACEMENT POLICY
This policy provides the City with a method/procedure for solving on-going problems
created by public trees and, specifically, street trees causing damage to public rights-of-
way and/or private property improvements.
-APPLIGATION, Th
This policy applies to residents who request tree removal, as well as removals
designated by City staff, on all public property.
DEF[NtTON QtiEQl3{fE>3 fiRE ,REQ�A ` �
• 3.1 Tree removal is required when one, or a combination, of the following occurs:
a) Tree is dead;
b) Tree is diseased beyond cure;
c) Tree is causing damage to public and/or private property
improvements and repairs cannot be accomplished without tree removal;
d) Tree is damaging, or will cause damage to, public improvements or private
property and maintenance procedures such as root pruning will either cause
tree to fail/fall or will not prohibit future damage for a substantial period of
years that justifies such maintenance costs;
e) Tree is damaged beyond reasonable repair costs; and/or
f) Tree is found to be a public hazard and removal is necessary for health,
safety and welfare of the community.
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4.1 Tree removals requested by residents will be considered for approval when one,
or a combination, of the following occurs:
a) When any one, or a combination of the categories listed under 3.1 of this
policy defining required tree removal occurs;
b) When item 4.1 a) above occurs and a minimum of 75% of the property
owners on a specific street have petitioned the City for removal;
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c) When a property owners has demonstrated, to City's satisfaction, that a
tree in the right-of-way has caused damage to a private sewer line or
other public substructures which cannot be repaired without tree removal;
and/or
d) When any of the above occurs and the City has budgeted funds available
or other funding is identified to accomplish all work necessary, including
but not limited to, tree removal, right-of-way repairs and tree replacement.
POLICY
Whenever a significant number of trees or a single significant tree are to be removed,
Public Works staff will provide a memorandum to the City Administrator, describing the
action to be taken. This item will be listed in the weekly City Administrator's report to the
City Council. If a Councilmember, within one week, notifies the City Administrator's
Office that he/she does not agree with the decision and intends to bring it to a council
meeting for discussion, then no action will be taken by staff until the full Council acts on
the matter.
Public right-of-way tree removal may occur within the categories, scope and intent of
categories 3.1 and 4.1 above. Street repair and tree removallreplacement
considerations will include the following policies:
a) There are several options available to fund tree removal/replacement and street
repairs. Any of these options will be made available as the City finds appropriate:
1) City budgeted funds
2) Property owner provided funds
3) Property owners requesting that the City form an Assessment District by
appropriate State Code.
4) Property Owners notified by City to repair sidewalks per city Council action and
enforcement of Section 12.28.020 of the Municipal code
b) Tree replacement specie/variety will be determined by the Public Works Director;
c) Tree removal/replacement and street improvement repairs will not include the
replacement of lawn, shrubs, groundcover, rock, brick or other parkway
improvements installed by the homeowner;
d) Street tree replacement location may occur, at the property owner's request, on
private property, no closer than six (6) feet from the back of property line and no
further than ten (10) feet from the back of the property line, to maintain a street tree
effect; and
e) When tree replacement is to occur on private property, City will provide a pre-
determined list of acceptable trees to the property owner for choice of specie. After
owner's selection of tree specie, City will purchase and deliver to the owner the
replacement tree at no cost to the owner. Once the decision has been made to plant
the tree on private property in lieu of the public right-of-way, no parkway tree will be
planted. The property owner will be required to plant the private property tree within
ten days and maintain the tree in perpetuity as a private property matter from date of
delivery.
f) When tree planting occurs in a vacant tree site or tree replacement is to occur in the
public right-of-way, where a dead tree exists, the City will be responsible for all
related costs and shall decide what specie/variety of tree is to be planted and will
replace the tree as the City determines necessary.
g) A petition for tree removal will be evaluated for priority listing as soon as possible
after City staff has received the petition. The health, safety and welfare of the
community will be the basis for establishing priorities and staff will evaluate the
petition list on an annual basis. Trees causing minor damage or no damage will be
removed and replaced based on City's evaluation/approval, budgeted funds
available and/or funds provided by residents for purchase of replacement trees.
h) As soon as possible after staff has received a request for tree removal, a field
inspection and evaluation of the adopted policy/criteria will be completed. Staff will
send a letter to the residents informing them of staff's determination, with appropriate
information as outlined in the matrix attached which outlines the procedures to be
followed from approval of requests to denial of requests and various appeal
processes.
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ARBORICULTURAL AND LANDSCAPE
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PART 1 Landscape Improvements
Public Right-of-Way
Private Property
PART II Arboricultural Maintenance
Public Property
Private Property
PART III Standard Plans
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Department of Public Works
City of Huntington Beach, CA.
November 2001 (revised)
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• ARBORICULTURAL AND LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PAGE NO.
PARTI LANDSCAPEIMPROVEMENTS
A. Amendments to Arboricultural
and Landscape Standards and
Specifications 5
B. General Minimum Provisions 5
C. Planting 9
1. Landscape Goal 9
2. Specific Requirements 10
Exhibit"A" Palm Height Requirement 12
D. Irrigation Design Criteria 13
E. Other Requirements 14
PART I DIVISION I PUBLIC PROPERTY
A. Planting - Street Trees 16
1. General Requirements 16
2. Location 16
3. Material Requirements 17
4. Planting Details 18
5. Planting Mix Requirements 19
6. Maintenance 20
7. Guarantee of Trees 20
B. Planting - Medians and Roadsides 21
1. General Requirements 21
2. Location 21
3. Material Requirements 22
4. Construction Landscape Area 22
5. Planting Details 23
6. Planting Mix Requirements 23
7. Weed Abatement Operations 24
8. Arborist's Report 24
9. Maintenance 24
10. Guarantee of All Landscape Materials 24
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11. Irrigation 25
• 12. Design Requirements 27
13. Median/Roadside Irrigation
Equipment Standards 28
14. Lighting 29
15. Public Right-of-Way Requirements 30.
16. Installation . 30
17. Testing 30
18. Backfill 31
19. Clean-up 31
20. Maintenance 32
21. Guarantee 32
C. Planting - Parks 33
1. General Requirements 33
2. Weed Abatement Operations 33
3. Material Requirements 34
4. Construction Landscape Area 35
5. Planting Details 35
6. Planting Mix Requirements 36
7. Arborist's Report 37
8. Maintenance 37
9. Guarantee of All Landscape
Materials 37
10. Irrigation 38
11. Design Requirements 40
12. Park Irrigation
Equipment Standards 41
13. Lighting 42
14. Installation 43
15. Testing 43
16. Backfill 44
17. Clean-up 44
18. Maintenance 44
19. Guarantee 44
PART I DIVISION II PRIVATE PROPERTY
A. Planting 45
1. On Site General Requirements 45
2. Off Street Parking Facilities 46
3. Representative Plant Palette 53
B. Landscape Certification Requirements 56
1. Landscape Architect & Designer
Certification Requirements 56
2. Developer Landscape
• Certification Requirements 56
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PART II DIVISION I ARBORICULTURAL MAINTENANCE
Table of Contents 57
PART 11 DIVISION I ARBORICULTURAL MAINTENANCE ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY
GENERAL MINIMUM PROVISIONS FOR
PUBLIC PROPERTY 58
1. Policy 58
2. Species, Cultivars or Varieties 58
3. Early Maintenance 59
4. General Maintenance 60
5. Pruning Standards 62
EXHIBIT 'B' CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
TREE/PALM LIST 69
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PART II DIVISION II GENERAL MINIMUM PROVISIONS FOR
PRIVATE PROPERTY
1. Policy 77
2. Tree Replacement 78
3. Maintenance 78
4. Pruning 78
PART III STANDARD PLANS
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• PART I
LANDSCAPEIMPROVEMENTS
INDEX OF ARBORICULTURAL AND LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Public Right-of-Way and Private Property Landscape Construction Requirements and
Standards
A. Amendments to the Arboricultural and Landscape Standards/Specifications As
technology advances and situations, products and procedures change, the
Arboricultural and Landscape Standards and Specifications and the City
Standard Plans may be adjusted/modified by the Director of Public Works.
B. General Minimum Provisions The minimal provisions of this section shall apply to
all projects as required by code and are in addition to entitlement conditions of
approval for a specific project unless exempt by approval of the Director of Public
Works for Right-of-Way property or the Director of Community Development for
private property developments, or as specified elsewhere in the ordinance code.
• The Water Efficient Landscape Requirements also apply if the project is not
exempted by exception. Refer to exceptions in Section 14.52.050 of the Water
Efficient Landscape Requirements.
If a conflict occurs between this document and the municipal code, then the more
restrictive shall control, unless otherwise specified in this document, conditions of
approval or by Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator or City Council.
1. A minimum of eight (8%) percent of the total net site area for all projects
shall be installed with plant materials and an irrigation system.
Existing developments approved prior to June 7, 1983 shall at the time of
expansion and/or exterior modification, provide six (6%) percent of the
total net site be installed with plant materials and an irrigation system.
Current tree quantity and size requirements shall apply in every case.
2. Landscape planting and irrigation plans are required for all residential
projects of four or less units and may be prepared by the owner/developer
or California State Licensed Landscape Contractor. These plans must be
submitted and approved by departments of Community Development and
Public Works prior to the issuance of building permits. Refer to Item 3
below for submittal minimum requirements.
3. Landscape plans and specifications are required for all commercial,
® industrial, recreational projects, private and public parks, medians and
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roadsides and for all residential developments of five (5) units or more
• and shall be prepared by a California State Licensed Landscape
Architect. These plans shall include irrigation and planting plans and
landscape grading, construction and lighting plans if such work is
proposed. All landscape plans for the development shall be submitted
and approved by the departments of Community Development and Public
Works prior to the issuance of building permits. Prior to receiving a
landscape inspection final, a letter of compliance from the developer and
another from the project Landscape Architect shall be furnished to the
City verifying that the project meets all code requirements, conditions of
approval and has been installed per the approved plans on file with the
City. Landscape plans submittal minimum requirements are as follows:
a) Landscape Design Plan
A landscape design plan meeting the following requirements shall
be submitted as part of the landscape documentation package.
b) Plant Selection and Grouping
(1) Plants having similar water use requirements shall be grouped
together in distinct hydrozones.
(2) Plants shall be selected appropriately based upon their
• adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and topographical
conditions of the site. Protection and preservations of native
species and natural areas is encouraged. The planting of
trees is encouraged wherever it is consistent with the other
provisions of this document.
(3) The Landscape Architect or Designer shall when designing any
landscape, take into consideration the following criteria with
respect to trees. Each tree planted is expected to survive and
thrive in the location in which it is planted. Therefore, the
Designer in charge shall consider the trees ultimate growth
requirements with respect to root space and canopy space.
The goal is long lived mature trees that will not damage the
surrounding improvements or outgrow the space they are
planted in.
As a point of reference the following are examples of tree sizes
and their corresponding root and canopy space requirements:
aa) Small trees, large shrubs trained into tree forms:
Require 300 s.f. +/- of root and canopy growing area to
grow to maturity.
• Types; Nerium oleander- Standard
Rhapiolepis "Majestic Beauty',' - Standard
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Xylosma congestum - Standard
. Pittosporum crassifolium - Standard
bb) Medium Sizes Trees
Require 700 s.f. +/- of root and canopy growing area to
grow to maturity
Types: Leptospermum laevigatum
Metrosideros tomentosus
Lagerstroemia fauriei x "Muskogee"
Geijera parvifolia
cc) Large Sized Trees
Require 1,000 s.f. +/- of root and canopy growing area to
grow to maturity
Types: Araucaria heterophylla
Tipuana tipu
Chorisia speciosa
Eucalyptus species
Ficus species
Pinus species
Agonis flexuosa
• c) "Working Drawings" or"Landscape Documentation Package,"
shall include but not be limited to a landscape design plan
indicating the following:
(1) The landscape design plan shall be drawn on 24"x36" sized
project base sheets at an approved scale (approved by City
Landscape Architect) that accurately and clearly identifies the
proposed work to be done, including a north arrow, the scale,
any off-site design influencing features and:
aa) Type, location and quantity of all species of plant materials
utilized such as trees, shrubs, groundcover, turf and other
vegetation. Planting symbols shall be clearly drawn and
plants labeled by botanical name, common name,
container size, spacing and quantities of each group of
plants indicated. If abbreviations or symbols are utilized
for call outs then a legend shall be provided on each page
of the planting plans.
bb) The location, of non living ground coverings and types of
mulch utilized.
cc) A plant materials legend with both scientific and common
names, quantity, size, and descriptive remarks.
dd) Planting notes, tree staking, plant installation and soil
preparation details, specifications and the provision for
agricultural soil tests to determine soil amendments for
both surface areas and plant backfill.
ee) A calculation of the total landscaped area in square feet.
ff) Natural features including but not limited to rock
outcroppings, existing trees, shrubs that will remain.
gg) Property lines and street names.
hh) Streets, driveways, walkways, and other paved areas.
ii) Pools, ponds, water features, fences, walls, and retaining
walls.
jj) Existing and proposed buildings and structures including
finish floor elevations if applicable.
kk) Grading design plan, including proposed or existing walls
and bermed (mounded) areas.
II) Locate on the title sheet or the first page of the landscape
document package the application or processing reference
number and all the conditions of approval that apply to the
landscape improvements including but not limited to
requirements for; tree planting, tree replacements, lighting,
reclaimed water, screening, mitigation and/or
renaturalization, specific code reference and/or any
Environmental Impact Report requirements.
(2) The irrigation design plan shall be drawn on project
base sheets. It shall be separate from, but use the
same format as, the landscape design plan. The scale
shall be the same as that used for landscape design
plan, and the irrigation design plan shall accurately and
clearly identify:
aa) Location and size of water meters for the
landscape.
bb) Irrigation plans indicating the layout of each
system with the location, type and size of all
® components of the irrigation system including
automatic controllers, main and lateral lines, points
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of connection, data on valve sizes, gallons per
minute (G.P.M.), valve locations, the size and
location of sleeves, all moisture sensing devices,
flow controls, rain sensing devices, quick couplers,
backflow prevention equipment, filters, pressure
regulators, spray heads, drip heads, bubblers etc.
for both conventional and drip or micro spray
systems.
cc) Static water pressure at the point of connection to
the public water supply.
dd) Flow rate in gallons per minute, application rate
(inches per hour), and design operating pressure
(P.S.I.) for each station.
ee) Reclaimed water irrigation systems if applicable.
ff) An irrigation legend indicating all utilized equipment
including adapters, nozzle sizes, G.P.M., P.S.I.,
radius and other specific information, shall be
located on each plan page.
gg) Irrigation notes, construction details of all
• assemblies and components and specifications.
hh) All public right-of-way and park projects will require
two (2) sets of photo mylars of the approved as-
built drawings be submitted to the Park
Superintendent; one at 24"x36" size and one at
11 N17" size. Both shall be submitted prior to final
acceptance.
C. Planting
1. Landscape Goal of Water Use Efficiency
The following is to be used as a guide to the design of all plantings on submitted
plans. The City of Huntington Beach's goal of water efficiency through proper
planning and design will be achieved by:
a) Water efficient, water conserving and/or plants native to hot and dry
summers being utilized in a minimum of seventy (70%) percent of the total
plant area of the landscape.
b) Turf or lawn areas shall be minimized and used where heavy foot traffic is
anticipated due to recreation activities or where the visual impact is most
• important. The use of turf in a maximum of thirty (30%) percent of the
total landscape areas is encouraged. In no case should turf make up
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more than fifty (50%) percent of the total landscape with the exception of
• park developments.
c) Plants including living ground cover in the landscape shall be grouped
together in hydrozones based upon the water requirements needed to
sustain each. Use of plant materials shall be compatible with zone 24 of
the Sunset Western Garden Book.
d) Mulching materials are encouraged for flat areas where shrubs and trees
are intended to be used to ultimately cover the ground. Mulches may
include but not be limited to, wood chips, bark, shredded fir bark, etc.
This type of mulch if utilized shall be a minimum of three (3) inches thick
and have a filter fabric (which is designed for this purpose) installed on
grade prior to the bark installation.
e) Turf or lawn areas, if utilized, shall use a proven water conserving turf
such as Bermuda, seashore paspalum or zoysia grasses. Tall fescues
being the most water conserving of the upright growing cool season
grasses may be utilized in smaller lawn areas where activities are minimal
and aesthetics are important.
2. Specific Requirements
a) Landscape improvements shall be harmonious with the architectural
design and site location, and shall have a balanced amount of textured or
colored hardscape, trees, shrubs, turf and/or ground cover and may
include water features, gardens structures, mounding, sculptures, seating
and other related site amenities.
b) All landscape improvements shall be maintained in a neat, clean and
healthy condition. Maintenance shall include proper pruning, mowing,
trimming, insect, disease, rodent and weed control; litter removal,
fertilizing, water and plant replacement as necessary. Trees shall in
addition to routine maintenance be trimmed and maintained using
Standard Arboricultural Guidelines and practices. Refer to Pruning
Standards Part 11, Division I. Trees shall be trimmed by or under the
direct observation/direction of certified I.S.A. arborist.
If mature trees that were originally required to be planted by code,
conditions of approval, or designed plans are removed, or if mature trees
that are considered as specimen trees are removed, or either of the
aforementioned types of trees are permanently disfigured or mutilated
beyond their ability to regrow to an acceptable form for that specific
variety, then those trees shall be replaced. The replacement shall be 36"
box trees for each tree removed or disfigured. The quantity of
replacement trees shall be determined per conditions and approval,
environmental review and mitigation or per approved plans and
specifications of development.
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c) Areas directly adjacent to public right-of-way proposed to be turf and
public parkways shall be planted with sod. Turf shall not be installed on
grades steeper than 4:1, unless the maximum overall grade differential is
three (3) feet, then 3:1 shall be considered maximum. Hydroseeding may
be allowed by the Director.
d) Slope areas steeper than 2:1 shall be provided with an erosion control
blanket or mesh securely fastened to the ground surface. Slopes 2:1 or
steeper shall be planted with a suitable ground cover at an intensified
spacing or at regular spacing with a hydroseeded temporary cover crop.
All slopes shall be planted with plant material for stabilization and ground
covering. Shrubs may be utilized as the ultimate stabilizer and ground
cover if an interim plant material is used to hold the soil until the shrubs
mature enough to provide 100% coverage. Interim plant material may be
living/rooted ground cover or hydroseeded plant mixes.
Hydroseeding is only approvable as a nurse crop for other more
permanent rooted ground cover plantings or containerized shrub mass
plantings which will become the ultimate ground covering within one to
two years.
e) Trees, with the exceptions of palms and shrub-trees, planted within areas
less than ten (10) feet in width or within six (6) feet from a structure or
pavement shall be provided with a twenty-four (24) inch deep plastic
minimum .080 inch thick polystyrene or polyethylene root barrier
manufactured specifically for that purpose.
f) Palms are not considered trees, but rather tree substitutes. Specimen
Washington robusta palms substituted for box tree requirements shall be
at the rate of 1/2 foot of brown trunk height (B.T.H.) for one each (1) inch
of box tree inch required. Example:
1 - 36" box tree = 1 - 18' B.T.H. palm or
1 -36" box tree = 1 - 12' B.T.H. palm and
1 - 6' B.T.H. palm
One of the palms substituted for each 36" box tree shall have a minimum
of 8' B.T.H. Note: Brown trunk height differs from overall "tree height"
and "trunk height" which are described in the 'American Standards for
Nursery Stock.' (refer to Exhibit 'A')
Arecastrum romanzoffianum (Queen Palm) may be substituted for tree
requirements if the palm has a trunk height of 13 to 14' and a brown trunk
height of 8 to 9'. Trachycarpus fortunei (Windmill Palm) may be
substituted for tree requirements if the palm has a minimum trunk height
of 9 to 10' and a brown trunk height of 7 to 8'.
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g) All palms of Washingtonia or Phoenix genera shall have been tested and
certified to be disease free prior to being delivered into the city limits. A
report by a plant pathologist with a knowledge of palm diseases certifying
that the palms are free of any disease shall be submitted to the Park, Tree
and Landscape Superintendent and shall receive an approval prior to the
palms being delivered into the city limits.
h) Plantings for all projects shall have a balanced quantity of healthy pest
free trees, shrubs, turf and/or ground cover. Seventy-five percent of all
plants, except those used for ground cover, shall be minimum 5 gallon
container size woody shrubs. Ground cover areas shall be planted with
well rooted cuttings or container stock. Turf areas that are to be sodded
shall be planted with field-grown established drought tolerant sod.
Hydroseeded turf areas must have ninety (90%) percent germination and
have been mowed once before a project can receive landscape
inspection final. For water conservation purposes, mounded plantings
shall be kept to a minimum and shall be planted with drought tolerant
materials only.
i) All woody shrubs planted adjacent to public streets shall be a minimum
five (5) gallon size and planted a maximum of three (3) feet apart.
j) All woody shrub areas shall be inter-planted with ground cover or be
provided with a three (3) inch minimum thick layer of pebble bark, walk-on
bark or wood chips. A filter fabric which is designed for this application
shall be installed prior to the 3" thick mulch material.
k) Trees shall be adequately staked or guyed to prevent uprooting or
breakage. Trees shall be attached to the support(s) in such a manner as
to be secured without causing girdling or damage to the tree trunk. Wire
guys shall be covered with white or yellow plastic pipe for their full length
to prevent injury to people or animals.
1) Standard trees shall be double staked. (24" box size or less)
m) Refer to the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance requirements and the
landscape document package submittal requirements for additional
information.
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D. Irrigation Design Criteria
1. Runoff and Over spray. Soil types and infiltration rate shall be considered
when designing irrigation systems. All irrigation systems shall be
designed to avoid runoff, low head drainage, over spray, or other similar
conditions where water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas,
walks, roadways, or structures. Proper irrigation equipment and
schedules, including features such as repeat cycles, shall be used to
closely match application rates to infiltration rates therefore minimizing
runoff.
Special attention shall be given to avoid runoff on slopes and to avoid
over spray in planting areas with a width less than ten feet.
2. Whenever possible, landscape irrigation shall be scheduled between 2:00
a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to avoid irrigating during times of high wind or high
temperature.
3. Irrigation systems shall be designed to be consistent with hydrozones.
® 4. Controllers. Automatic control systems shall be required for all irrigation
systems and must be able to accommodate all aspects of the design,
including dual programs multiple repeat features and/or drip irrigation
operation in hours.
5. Valves. Plants which require different amounts of water shall be irrigated
by separate valves. If one valve is used for a given area, only plants with
similar water use shall be used in that area. Anti-drain (check) valves
shall be installed in strategic points to minimize or prevent low-head
drainage.
6. Sprinkler Heads. Heads and emitters shall have consistent application
rates within each control valve circuit. Sprinkler heads shall be selected
for proper area coverage, application rate, operating pressure, adjustment
capability, and ease of maintenance.
7. Rain Sensing Override Devices. Rain sensing override devices shall be
required on all irrigation systems.
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E. Other Requirements
1. Water conservation measures, the utilization of hydrozones to separate
water requirements, the proper design and specification of irrigation
systems and equipment and the use of water conserving plant material
including drought-tolerant plants shall be included in all landscape and
irrigation plans. Refer to the Water Efficient Landscape Requirements,
Ordinance No. 3183-2/93. For single family residences which have been
conditioned or otherwise require to utilize reclaimed water refer to
additional criteria in the "Green Acres recycled water project irrigation
system requirements for single family residential lots." Available at the
Water Department.
2. All utility enclosures, trash areas, meters and backflow prevention devices
shall be screened/softened by the adequate use of plant materials or
other building materials as required by code or conditions of approval.
3. Landscape improvements shall be provided for new uses'and exterior
alterations and/or expansions of existing uses in order to improve the
aesthetic quality of the project.
4. Certificate of occupancy for any new use, structure or premises shall not
be issued nor a performance bond released for any exterior alterations
and/or expansions of existing uses until all of the required landscaping for
the use has been completed in conformance with the requirements of this
document.
5. Certificate of occupancy may be issued at the discretion of the Building
and Safety Director when the required landscape has not been installed
or completed provided a performance bond has been posted.
6. Setback areas for all projects fronting on the areas visible from an
adjacent street and all common recreation, leisure and open spaces shall
be installed with plant materials and an automatic irrigation system.
7. An Encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works shall be
required for any landscape/hardscape proposed within the public right-of-
way.
8. A landscape plan check fee shall be paid prior to the review of any
landscape plans. The fee shall be paid at the time of plan submittal in the
Public Works Department.
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9. A landscape inspection fee shall be paid prior to obtaining building
permits. The fee shall be paid prior to receiving approved plans at the
Public Works Department.
10. Landscape inspections are required. Call for an inspection at (714) 536-
5480, 48 hours prior to beginning any work.
11. Agricultural soils tests shall be submitted with plan check submittals, refer
to Part I, Division 2, paragraph A,1,G.
12. Approved plans become record documents after the installation is
complete and approved by the City Landscape Architect/Inspector. All
modifications must be reflected on the plans and if the modifications are
not within substantial conformance with the original city approved plans
they must be resubmitted for plan check and fee assessment for this plan
check. The plan modifications shall be done by the original designer and
be in the same format as the original,drawings. Refer to plan submittal
requirements referred to as "working drawings" or"Landscape
documentation package." As built drawings are required to be photo
mylar duplicate originals for grading plans and for all public right-of-way
and park projects. As builts and other record documents shall be.
• submitted and accepted prior to receiving final approval for occupancy or
recordation.
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® PART I
DIVISION I-A
A. PLANTING: PUBLIC PROPERTY- STREET TREES
1. General Requirements
Prior to the purchase of trees, the developer shall submit to the City a
plan showing the proposed tree specie, size and planting locations. This
plan shall be approved by the Director of Public Works or his designee
before work may progress. A planting list of acceptable trees is on file in
the Department of Public Works and will be furnished upon request.
A right-of-way encorachment permit to plant trees must be obtained from
the Department of Public Works in all cases with the exception of
subdivisions. Twenty-four (24) hour notice must be given prior to
commencement of any phase of work.
All nursery stock delivered to and planted in the City of Huntington Beach
shall be delivered with a valid California Nursery Certificate as issued by
the Agricultural Commissioner of the County of origin. Each plant shall
have a nursery identifying tag that identifies genus, species and variety or
subspecies.
• The Developer shall obtain soil tests for agricultural suitability and fertility,
from an approved firm, to establish planting requirements. Said tests
shall consist of maximum of one test per subdivision lot or a maximum of
one test per 250 lineal feet when planting along arterial highways. Soil
tests shall be submitted to the City and approved prior to any required
planting.
The requirements and specifications contained herein shall be met in
order to receive final approval of the project by the City.
2. Location
a) Street Trees
Local streets, except as noted, shall be planted with trees along
both parkways, spaced approximately 30 to 50 feet apart. Along
arterial highways, the tree spacing shall be established by the
Park, Tree and Landscape Superintendent and exact locations
shall be established by the Park, Tree and Landscape
Superintendent for the particular street. Trees shall be placed in
the parkway halfway between curb and the sidewalk where
sidewalks are separated from the curbs by a planting strip. Refer
• also to Park I, Division I-B, Section 15.
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NOTE:When planting trees on State Highways refer to State
• Division of Highways landscaping specifications as well as City
Specifications.
(1) One hundred feet back of beginning curb returns on
Arterial Highways at approaches to other arterial highways.
(2) Twenty-five (25) feet back of beginning curb returns at
intersections.
(3) Fifteen (15) feet from light standards.
(4) Eight (8) feet from fire hydrants.
(5) Eight (8) feet from service walks or driveways.
(6) Six feet from water meters. (In the interest of public safety
or when there is a variation in the location of trees, as
described herein, the aforementioned spacing procedure
shall be checked and may be modified by the Park, Tree
and Landscape Superintendent.
b) Median Island Trees
Location of these trees shall be established as mentioned in the
General Requirements of Division I-B, Subsection 2.a of these
Specifications.
c) Shrubs and Ground Covers Between Walk and Curb
Plans for location and specie of these plants shall be submitted for
approval by the Park, Tree and Landscape Superintendent.
As a general rule only sod lawn is allowed between the sidewalk
and curb.
3. Material Requirements
All trees shall be erect, vigorous and in a healthy condition, free from disease and
insect pests or previous infestations. The root ball of all material shall be
developed so that the ball will maintain its size and shape and not crumble when
the plant is removed from its container. The root ball will be developed so that its
growth or ability to grow in the future is not impaired.
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a) Fifteen Gallon Trees
• The diameter of the trunk shall be 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inches measured at a
five inch height above the top of the undisturbed root ball. The head
spread shall be approximately two feet to three feet. The height of the
tree shall be from eight feet to ten feet, measured from the top of the root
ball to the top of the head of foliage.
b) Box Material
Container Size (Approximate)
Caliper*_
Inches, Sq. Height, Ft. Spread,Ft. Trunk, Inches
24" 10 - 12 3 - 5 1-1/2 - 2-1/4
30" 12 - 14 4 - 5 2 - 2-1/2
36" 13 - 15 6 - 8 2-1/2 - 3
42" 13 - 16 7 - 9 3 - 3-1/2
48" 14 - 17 8 - 10 3-1/2 -4
*Diameter of the trunk of boxed trees is to be measured at a point
approximately 12 inches above the undisturbed root ball.
c) Delivery
Deliveries shall be coordinated with the landscape inspector so that
inspection of all trees can be made upon arrival. Rejected materials may
then be returned directly to the nursery. Delivery receipts shall be given
to the inspector at the time of delivery/inspection
4. Planting Details
The planting mix, referred to in this section shall meet the specifications
described in Part I, Division 1-A, Section 5. Trees will be planted according to the
following requirements: !
a) Fifteen Gallon Trees - Local Streets
Trees shall be planted in holes large enough to allow a minimum of twelve
inches of planting mix on the sides of the root ball. The bottom to be the
same depth as the root ball.
Finished planting shall be slightly below sidewalk grade. The top of the
root ball shall be placed so that it sits at basin level, or slightly above after
settling, and the hole backfilled 3/4 full with planting mix and tamped and
watered thoroughly. The hole shall then be completely backfilled with
planting mix and watered thoroughly.
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Trees shall be double staked with two 2" diameter copper napthanate
treated pine lodge poles, eight feet long. The stakes shall be placed 24
inches into native ground. The tree shall be tied in two places with 36
inch grow straight ties, and one by three's as per Standard Plan 714.
When import soil is used, deeper staking with the use of 10 foot stakes
shall be required.
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b) 24 Inch Box Trees -Arterial Highways
Where a block-out in the sidewalk is provided, the top of the root ball and
the earth around the tree shall be left 3 inches below.the sidewalk surface
to assure ample space for watering and decorative bark or other surfacing
(see Standard Plan 715). If the tree is not to be planted immediately the
earth shall be left flush with the sidewalk and in a compacted manner.
Trees shall be planted in holes large enough to allow a minimum of twenty
four inches of planting mix on the sides of the root ball. The bottom of the
planting hole shall be the depth of the root ball. The top of the root ball
shall be placed so that it sits at basin level, or slightly above after settling,
and the hole backfilled 3/4 full with planting mix and tamped and watered
thoroughly. The planting hole shall then be completely backfilled with
planting mix and watered thoroughly.
Trees shall be double staked with two (2) inch diameter copper
• napthanate treated pine lodge poles, eight feet long. The stakes shall be
placed 24 inches into native ground. The tree shall be tied in two places
with 36 inch grow straight ties, and one by three's as per Standard Plan
714. When import soil is used, deeper staking with the use of 10 foot
stakes shall be required.
c) Fifteen Gallon and Box Trees, Median Island
These trees shall be planted as described in Part I, Division I-B,
Subsection 5a and 5b of these specifications. Staking, tying, or guying
shall be as required by the landscape inspector and/or Standard Plan
714.
5. Planting Mix Requirements
Soil test recommendations shall supersede the following requirements when
applicable:
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a) Fifteen Gallon and Box Trees
The soil amendments for planting mix shall be as follows:
(1) Excavated soil.
® (2) Five to ten pounds of finely ground agricultural gypsum per cubic
yard of excavated soil.
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b) Special Soil Conditions
• Where extreme soil conditions exist such as, but not limited to poor
drainage, hard pan, SAR values over 8.0, ECE counts above five and/or
Boron exceeding one (P.P.M.), the use of the following shall be required;
Enlarged planting pits, excavation of native soil, import of new topsoil,
drainage sumps, special soil amendments, protective lining of plant pit,
deeper staking with the use of 10 foot stakes or other requirements as
directed by the Landscape Inspector.
All soil tests information and recommendations will be enforced.
The imported top soil chemical properties shall be as follows:
(1) Salinity -The electrical conductivity of the extract shall not exceed
3.0 millimhos per centimeter at 25 O.C.
(2) Boron -The boron concentration in the saturation extract shall not
exceed 1.0. P.P.M. .
(3) Sodium -The sodium absorption ration (SAR) as calculated from
analysis of the saturation extract shall not exceed 6.0.
The above will insure that the soil used in the backfill is chemically
suitable for proper plant growth. These soils shall be free of all noxious
weeds. City reserves the right to inspection of all sites from which import
soils are procured.
c) Backfill Procedure
The planting hole shall be dusted with Agricultural Gypsum on all sides
and bottom. Gypsum shall be blended thoroughly with the backfill soil and
amendments and utilized completely in the backfill and planting process.
All drainage sumps shall be backfilled with 3/" crushed rock.
6. Maintenance
a) Trees in Public Right-of-Way or Easement
Upon final approval by City Landscape Inspector, these trees shall be
maintained for a minimum period of ninety (90) days. No pruning shall be
performed prior to delivery and inspection.
Corrective pruning shall be done before or after planting as required by
the Landscape Inspector.
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7. Guarantee of Trees
a) Trees in Public Right-of-Way or Easement
These trees shall be guaranteed for a period of one year from date of
acceptance by the City Council. The conditions of the guarantee will be to
insure, but not limited to, the trees being in healthy condition and free from
abnormal conditions which may have occurred during and/or after
planting.such as defoliation or structure die back.
All trees which are replaced shall be planted under conditions as set forth
in these specifications. This guarantee shall not be interpreted as
amending or deleting requirements or guarantees in other sections of
these specifications or other legal documents.
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• PART 1
DIVISION 1-13
B. PLANTING - PUBLIC PROPERTY - MEDIANS AND ROADSIDES
1. General Requirements
All nursery stock delivered,to and planted in the City of Huntington Beach
shall be covered by a valid California Nursery Certificate as issued by the
Agricultural Commissioner of the County of origin.
The City shall obtain soil tests to establish agricultural suitability and
fertility information from the areas to be landscaped. The
recommendations of the testing laboratory shall supersede general soil
treatment and preparation procedures and plant specie call out as found
in these specifications. Since these soil tests are of extreme importance
to the entire landscape project, the developer must inform the city when
grade is established for the areas in question. This will insure an
expedient and orderly incorporation of test recommendations into the
landscape scheme.
All landscape areas mentioned in the division shall have pre-emergence
weed control chemical applied to the soil at rates recommended by the
manufacturers. Types of chemical to be used shall be determined by the
Pest control Advisor or city designated representative. The developer
shall submit landscape plans based on precise specifications and
standard plans which are on file in the Department of Public Works. An
approval of plans by the City and 48-hour notice to the Department of
Public Works is required prior to beginning of any phase of the work.
The provisions of Part 1, Division 1-A, Paragraph 5, B shall apply.
2. Location
a) Median Island Planting
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Location of plant material shall be as shown on Standard Plans
attached or on plans approved and adopted by the Department of
Public Works.
b) Roadside Planting
Location of plant material shall be as shown on Standard Plans
attached or on plans approved and adopted by the Department of
• Public Works.
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3. Material Requirements
All soil material that must be imported to the landscape planting areas
must be Class A topsoil as defined by the Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction, the "Greenbook".
All plant materials delivered to the site shall have identification tags from
the growing nursery that accurately describe the plant name and any
cultivar or variety. In addition, all plant material delivered to the site shall
be identified on a nursery delivery receipt and all said delivery receipts
shall be presented to the City Landscape Architect or City Landscape
Inspector at the time of delivery for verification.
All trees, plants and shrubs shall be erect, vigorous and in a healthy
condition, free from disease and insect pests of previous infestations.
The root ball of all material shall be developed so that the ball will remain
its size and shape and not crumble when the plant is removed from its
container. The root ball will be developed so that its growth or ability to
grow in the future is not impaired. Specifications on size of material are
as follows:
a) Fifteen Gallon Trees Median
. Material requirements for these trees shall be found in Part I,
Division 1A, Subsection 3a of these specifications.
b) Box Trees Median
Material requirements for these trees shall be found in part I,
Division 1A, Subsection 3a of these specifications.
c) One, Five, and Fifteen Gallon Plants and Shrubs
Material requirements for these plants shall be No. 1 grade of the
California Nursery Industry and as approved by the City's
Landscape Inspector.
4. Construction Landscape Area
a) Excavating or Amending Native Soil
See Division 1A, Section 1
See Division 1A, Section 5
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b) Grading
• Grading -to be per approved grading plans and/or Standard Plans
712, 714, 715 and 715A. Soil compaction to be accomplished per
direction of city landscape architect.
c) Construction of
Flood basin berm to be constructed per approved plans. Final
placement of berming to be per city landscape architect.
d) Flooding
Following berm construction and prior to installation of landscape
material all landscape areas shall be water soaked to the
satisfaction of the city landscape architect.
5. Planting Details
The planting mix, referred to in this section shall meet the specifications
described in Division 1A, Section 5a. Details for planting are shown on
Standard Plan 712, 714 and 715A of these Specifications. Trees and
plants shall be planted according to the following requirements:
® a) One, Five and Fifteen Gallon Trees, Plants and Shrubs
These plants shall be placed in a hole three times the diameter of
the root ball depending on soil testing recommendations.
The top of the root ball shall be placed 1 to 1-1/2 inches above
finished grade. The hole shall be backfilled 3/4 full with planting
mix and tamped and watered thoroughly. The hole shall then be
completely backfilled with planting mix and watered thoroughly. A
watering basin shall be provided for each plant.
Five gallon trees shall be staked with a two inch diameter lodge
pole pine, copper napthanate treated, eight feet long and in sound
condition. All trees are to be secured to the stakes in two or more
splices with 36 inch grow straight ties, or approved equal installed
in figure eight form. Fifteen gallon tree staking refer to Part I,
Division 1 a, Subsection 4a.
b) Box Trees
The boxed trees shall be placed in a hole large enough to allow a
minimum of twenty four inches of backfill to be placed on all sides
of the root ball. The top of the root ball shall be placed 1.5" above
• ground level, backfilled 3/4 full with planting mix, then tamped and
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watered thoroughly. Staking, tying or guying shall be done as
required by the Landscape Inspector.
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6. Planting Mix Requirements
Soil test recommendations will supersede the following requirements
when applicable.
a) Fifteen Gallon and Box Trees
Refer to Division 1A, Subsection 5a of these specifications.
b) One, Five and Fifteen Gallon Plans and Shrubs
The planting mix shall be as follows:
a) Excavated soil.
b) One half to one pound of finely ground agricultural gypsum.
c) Special Soil Conditions
Refer to Division 1A, Subsection 5b of these specifications.
d) Backfill Procedure
• Refer to Division 1A, Subsection 5c of these specifications.
7. Weed Abatement Operations
Refer to Division 1 C, Section 2 of these specifications.
8. Arborist Report
At the finish of construction and during the plant establishment period the
landscape contractor at no expense to the City shall employ the services of an
independent unbiased consulting International Society of Arborist. Said arborist
shall be approved by the Superintendent of Park, Tree and Landscape. The
arborist shall review completely the newly installed project and take photographs,
notes, samples and tests as required to provide a written report that determines if
the plant material provided was good nursery stock, with a good root structure,
good trunk and branching structure, healthy foliage and the material was planted
properly and has not been damaged during installation or
maintenance/establishment. The report shall be comprehensive and complete
and if problems are noted the landscape contractor shall immediately correct
them at no additional cost to the city.
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9. Maintenance
• The developer shall be responsible for maintaining newly landscaped areas on a
weekly basis for a period of twelve (12) months after completing the installation of
landscape materials to the satisfaction of the Landscape Inspector. All plantings
are to be fertilized at the end of each 30 days, Utilize a special Palm fertilizer for
all Palms and all other plantings with a 16-6-8 granular fertilizer (Best Fertilizer
Co. or equal) or as required by soil test results and recommendations. Apply per
manufacturer's recommendations on a monthly basis.
10. Guarantee of All Landscape Materials
a) Median Island Landscape
b) Roadside Landscape
The landscape material and workmanship shall be guaranteed for a
period of one (1) year from date of final approval by the City Council. The
conditions of the guarantee will be to insure, but not be limited to, the
plants being in healthy condition and free from abnormal conditions which
may have occurred during and/or after planting such as defoliation or
structure dieback.
All plants which are replaced shall be planted under conditions as set
forth in these specifications. This guarantee shall not be interpreted as
• amending or deleting requirements or guarantees in other sections of
these specifications or other legal documents except when this guarantee
is greater than those which may be referred to.
11. Irrigation
a) General Requirements
Installation of an irrigation system in public right-of-way or easement in
the City of Huntington Beach shall require the submittal of a plan to the
city and approval by the Department of Public Works. The plan will be
submitted and approved in accordance with these specifications, standard
plans and special conditions.
The plans will be based on precise specifications and standard plans on
file in the Department of Pubbic Works. Upon approval of plans the
developer shall give 24-hour notice to the landscape inspector prior to
beginning of any phase of the work.
The developer shall keep current and continuous record of all changes
that may occur and shall deliver a clear and concise set of record
drawings to the landscape inspector prior to the final acceptance of the
work. As-built drawings shall be submitted on photo-mylar.
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b) Ordinances and Regulations
All local and state laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to any
portion of this work are hereby incorporated into and made a part of these
specifications and their provisions are to be carried out by the developer.
Nothing contained in these specifications shall be construed to conflict
with any of the above rules, regulations or requirements of the same.
However, when these specifications and standards call for or describe
materials, workmanship or construction of a better quality, higher standard
or larger size than is required by the above rules, regulations or
requirements, the provisions of these specifications and standards shall
take precedence.
c) Work Procedure
Locations on drawings are to scale when possible but are diagramatic and
approximate only and shall be changed and adjusted as necessary and
as directed by the landscape inspector to meet existing conditions and to
fulfill the intentions of the landscape project. This shall be the developer's
responsibility and shall be done at his expense. Locate and stake all work
and obtain approval of the Department of Public Works before installing
any portion of the irrigation system.
d) Existing Underground Utilities, Etc.
• The developer/contractor shall be responsible for calling Dig Alert (1-800-
422-4133) prior to breaking ground (two (2) working days before you dig).
The developer shall check locations of lines, valves, cables and other
underground utilities, etc., before digging trenches or installing irrigation
material. Any distruction of underground items as mentioned above shall
be paid for by the developer and any damage from or claiming to arise
from the destruction of the above mentioned underground items shall be
the responsibility of the developer.
e) All planted areas shall be watered by a completely installed permanent
(buried) electrically automated irrigation system. The irrigation system
shall be designed to provide complete and adequate coverage to sustain
and promote healthy plant life. Refer to the Water Efficient Landscape
Requirements..
f) The automatic controller shall be permanently wired to the power source
and the installation must be approved by the Public Works Department.
g) All wire connections shall be enclosed in cabinets and/or valve boxes.
Wire splices shall be made with specified splice connectors.
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h) Automatic controllers shall be installed in a lockable space or enclosure.
• Controllers shall have three (3) minute to sixty (60) minute watering cycles
along with multiple repeat cycle capabilities, dual programs and options
for multiple hour operation.
i) Irrigation systems shall include drip emitters low-angle and/or low
gallonage (low precipitation rate) heads wherever feasible.
j) Irrigation systems shall not cause water, mud or debris to flow across a
public sidewalk.
k) Sprinkler/bubbler heads directly adjacent to a sidewalk, paved area, curb
or mow-strip shall be on pop-up risers. Pop-up heads within vehicle
overhang areas shall not exceed six (6) inches in pop-up height.
1) Trees and palms shall have a bubbler head at each individual plant and
each shall be connected with other bubblers on the system servicing like
materials. Each system shall be designed with a remote control valve that
is independently operated from shrub, or ground cover systems.
m) Irrigation lateral lines on the outlet side of a valve shall be buried eighteen
(18) inches deep and irrigation main supply lines on the inlet side of
valves shall be twenty-four(24) inches deep. Pipe under pavement shall
be installed in Sch. 40 PVC plastic sleeves. Galvanized pipe in contact
• with soil shall be coated or wrapped with a water-proof material approved
by the Building Division of Community Development Department.
n) Adequate spray coverage of the system must be demonstrated prior to
receiving landscape inspection final.
o) All power supply connections to controllers shall have a power surge
arrestor on each leg of the 120 volt (or 240 volt) line. Utilize Rainbird
LPP-K primary power surge arrester or approved equal and install per
manufacturers recommendations and per the Public Works Utility
inspector.
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• 12. Design Requirements (Landscape [Medians and Roadsides] Section)
a) Pipe °
Pressure mainline 2 and larger shall be PVC Class 315 pipe with Sch. 40
fittings and shall be buried 24" deep. .Threaded fittings shall be Sch. 80.
Pressure mainlines 1-1/2" and smaller shall be PVC Sch. 40 pipe and
fittings. Threaded fittings shall be Sch. 80. Pipe shall be buried 24"
depth.
Non-pressure lateral lines shall be PVC Class Sch. 40 pipe [3/" min. size]
with Sch. 40 fittings. Threaded fittings shall be Sch. 80. Pipe shall be
buried 18" deep.
b) Sleeves
Irrigation lines and control wiring under paving shall be installed in Sch. 40
PVC pipe sleeves. Irrigation Lines and control wiring shall be installed in
separate sleeves, electrical wires shall be in gray electrical PVC with
matching sweeps. Sleeves shall be installed 24" below grade for
pressure mainlines and 18" below grade for non-pressure lines. Sleeves
under street pavement shall be 30' below pavement.
• c) Control Wiring
Control wiring shall be in accordance with the control equipment
manufacturer's recommendation, shall be a minimum of 14 AWG 600 Volt
Type OF and shall be UL approved for direct burial installation. Wires
shall be bundled and taped every 10 feet. Wherever possible wires shall
be placed side by side with the irrigation lines in the same trench and at
the same depth. The common wire shall be coated with a white jacket
and a different color jacket for each pilot wire. Tagging each end of the
pilot wires for identification is an acceptable alternative. Splices shall be
in control valve boxes only and only for connection to the valve solenoid.
There shall be no splices between the controller and the solenoid splice.
Splices are to be made with."M' DBY direct burial splice kits.
d) Thrust Blocks
Thrust blocks shall be required for any change of direction in a pressure
mainline of a system employing plastic pipe, any irrigation system
pressure mainline supplied by a booster pump and as per the standard
details.
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e) Controller Enclosures
• Whenever possible the controller shall be housed in a back to back
combination irrigation controller and electrical meter pedestal. Enclosures
shall have a baked enamel finish of Sinclair's "Nevada" color No. 4840.
When controllers can not be housed in an electric meter pedestal, they
shall be installed in a separate enclosure of stainless steel as
manufactured by Lemeur or equal, primed and painted with two (2) coats
of Sinclair's No. 4840 "Nevada" Brown enamel.
f) Backflow Preventers
Backflow preventers shall be equipped with ball valves. The handles shall
be removed and delivered to the Inspector before final acceptance of the
project. Backflow preventers shall be primed and receive 2 enamel coats
of Sinclair's "Nevada" Brown No. 4840, without covering the identification
plaque.
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13. Median and Roadside Irrigation Equipment Standards
Equipment Manufacturer Model Designation
Moisture Sensing Equipment Rainmaster or
• approved equal
Controller Rainmaster EX-24-SEN Evolution Series
with moisture sensing module
Sensor Rainmaster EV-ADJ-S
Flow Meter Rainmaster EVFM-P200
Master Control System Rainmaster or
approved equal
Pop-up Heads Rainbird 1812 Series
Nozzles Rainbird MPR Series
Shrub Sprays Rainbird PA-8S
Bubblers Rainbird 1400/1500 Series
Quick Couplers Rainbird 44LRC
Automatic Valves Griswold 2000 Series
Gate Valves Nibco T-113
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• Backflow Preventers Febco 765-825Y
Controllers Rainmaster RME Series
Enclosure/Pedestal Myers MEUGX-I-MZ85 120V 10 3W
Controller Enclosure LeMeur Various (Stainless Steel) .
Plastic Pull Boxes Brooks 1419BB12-BC12
Concrete Pull Box Brooks NO. 3-1/2 PB
Gate Valve Box Brooks H1100VB-C6
Swivel Hose Ells Rainbird SH-1
Quick Coupling Keys Rainbird 44K
Control Valve Box Brooks 1419 MB12-C6
Splice Kits "3M" DBY (direct burial splice kits)
14. Lighting
a) A lighting plan must be submitted for approval whenever landscape
lighting is proposed.
b) In residential areas, only white or amber lighting shall be permitted other
than seasonal lighting.
c) Low-voltage wiring shall be buried a minimum of twelve (12) inches deep.
Voltage 110/120 wiring shall be installed in Sch. 40 PVC plastic conduit or
metal conduit manufactured for such installations and buried thirty-six (36)
inches deep. Wiring under pavement must be in conduit and in sleeves.
Metal conduit shall be wrapped with an approved material to prevent
deterioration.
d) No light shall be permitted to shine onto adjacent property or shine in
such a manner as to be a hazard to the driving public.
e) All lighting systems shall be provided with in electric photocell or
automatic timer.
15. Public Right-of-Way Requirements
General Trees within the public right of way shall be a minimum of twenty-four
• (24) inches in box size and be installed per current adopted Department of Public
Works Arboricultural and Landscape Standard Plans. The quantity, location and
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species of tree required shall be per the direction of Department of Public Works.
• Trees shall have a single standard trunk free of branches for a minimum distance
of six (6) feet measured up from the sidewalk finished surface.
a) Arterial street trees, where required, shall be a maximum of sixty (60) feet
apart and a minimum of thirty (30) feet apart and installed in sidewalk tree
wells.
b) For local streets where parkways exist, one (1) tree shall be planted for
every fifty 50) lineal feet or less of parkway adjacent to the width of the lot
and two (2) trees for every one-hundred (100) lineal feet or less of
parkway adjacent to the length of the lot.
16. Installation
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a) Layout Approval
Prior to the installation of any material the developer shall meet with the
landscape inspector and other concerned City inspectors regarding the
routing and location of all irrigation material and devices.
b) Location of Lines
Pipe lines of sizes shown and specified on approved plans shall be
installed in locations show on the plans except those where changes are
authorized and noted.
c) Assembly of System
Pipes and fittings shall be assembled free from dirt and shall be reamed
and burrs removed. The main line shall be thoroughly flushed and tested
for leaks before backfilling. Thrust blocks constructed from poured
concrete and as required by the Department of Public Works shall be
provided at each horizontal and vertical change of direction on all
pressure lines. Each section of lateral pipe shall be thoroughly flushed of
all foreign material before heads are attached and covered (see also
Section 17, Testing).
17. Testing
All tests shall be observed and approved by landscape inspector.
a) Pressure and Non Pressure Lines
Test all pressure lines under hydrostatic pressure of 125 pounds per
square inch and test all nonpressure lines under existing normal static
pressures. Both lines must prove to be watertight.
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Sustain pressure in main lines for not less than six (6) hours, and lateral
lines for two (2) hours. If leaks develop, replacement will be made as
required by the landscape inspector, and pressure test repeated until
entire system is proven watertight.
c) Phases
Upon completion of each phase of work the entire system shall be tested
and adjusted to meet the site requirements.
18. Backfill
a) Compaction
Compact backfill to dry density equal to adjacent undisturbed soil and
conform to adjacent grades without dips, humps or other irregularities.
b) Material
Backfill material placed on all lines shall be of fine granular material. No
foreign matter larger than 1/2 inch in size will be permitted.
c) Flooding
® Flooding of trenches will be permitted only with approval of the landscape
inspector.
d) Settlement and Adjustments
If settlement occurs and adjustments necessary, the developer shall make
adjustments within five days of notification and only when the landscape
inspector is at the site.
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19. Clean-Up
Clean up shall be made as each portion of work progresses. Refuse and excess
dirt shall be removed from the site, all walks and paved areas shall be broomed
or washed clean. Developer shall repair any damage sustained on the work of
others.
20. Maintenance
The developer shall be responsible for maintaining the entire irrigation system in
newly landscaped areas for a period not to exceed six (6) months after
completing the installation of irrigation system to the satisfaction of the landscape
inspector.
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21. Guarantee
The irrigation material and workmanship shall be guaranteed for a period of one
(1) year from date of final approval by the City Council.
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. PART 1
DIVISION I-C
C. PLANTING - PUBLIC PROPERTY- PARKS
1. General Requirements
A valid California Nursery Certificate as issued by the Agricultural
Commissioner of the County of origin shall cover all nursery stock
delivered to and planted in the City of Huntington Beach.
The City shall obtain soil tests to establish agricultural suitability and
fertility information from the areas to be landscaped. The
recommendations of the testing laboratory shall supersede general soil
treatment and preparation procedures and plant specie call out as found
in these specifications. Since these soil tests are of extreme importance
to the entire landscape project, the developer must inform the City when
grade is established for the areas in question. This will insure an
expedient and orderly incorporation of test recommendations into the
landscape scheme.
All landscape areas mentioned in this division shall have pre-emergence
S weed control chemical applied to the soil at rates recommended by the
manufacturers. Types of chemical to be used shall be determined by the
Pest Control Advisor or city designated representative. The developer
shall submit landscape plans based on precise specifications and
standard plans, which are on file in the Department of Public Works. An
approval of plans by the City and 24-hour notice to the Department of
Public Works is required prior to beginning of any phase of the work.
2. Weed Abatement Operations
The irrigation system, and soil preparation operations, and finish grade
shall be approved by the landscape inspector and the finish grade by the
Public Works inspector prior to weed abatement operations.
Contractor shall operate the irrigation system to keep planting areas
uniformly moist for a period of two (2) weeks (14 calendar days). At the
end of the two (2) week period, Contractor shall spray all visible weeks
with Roundup at the rate of five (5) quarts per acre or approved equal.
Application method shall be as recommended by manufacturer. After
spraying, planting areas shall remain unwatered for a minimum of forty-
eight (48) hours.
After seven (7) calendar days from the chemical application, weeds and
debris shall be disposed of off site. If weeds are still alive or if other
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weeds have germinated, another application of Roundup shall be made
• and another seven (7) calendar days waited.
Contractor shall apply spray chemicals when air currents are still;
preventing drifting onto adjoining property and preventing any toxic
exposure to persons whether or not they are in or near the project.
After weed abatement operations, and as determined by the City
Landscape Inspector, planting areas shall be scarified to a depth not to
exceed one (1) inch. Landscape inspector shall approve weed abatement
operations prior to planting operations.
Contractor shall apply/utilize pre-emergent herbicides such as 'Surflan' or
Ronstar' or approved equal after the planting of ground cover or prior to
the placement of ground coverings such as bark chips. If weeds appear
apply a second application of pre-emergent herbicide after complete
removal of or kill of these weeds that germinated. Applications are to be
as per manufacturers recommendations.
Post-emergent herbicides shall be utilized before weeds exceed two (2)
inches in height. The weeds shall be removed and disposed of off-site.
Serious weed pests (i.e. blackberry, nut sedge, or bind weed) shall be
sprayed with Roundup as manufactured by Monsanto Co, or approved
equal at the rate of five (5) quarts per acre and left in place for seven (7)
calendar days. Application shall be as recommended by manufacturer.
As determined by the designated city representative, a second application
of Roundup shall be made seven (7) calendar days after the first
application. With both applications, areas sprayed shall remain
unwatered for a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours. Dead weeds shall be
removed seven (7) days after second application and disposed of off-site.
3. Material Requirements
All soil material that must be imported to the landscape planting areas
must be Class A topsoil as defined by the Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction, the "Greenbook".
All trees, plants and shrubs shall be erect, vigorous and in a healthy
condition, free from disease and insect pests of previous infestations.
The root ball of all material shall be developed so that the ball will remain
its size and shape and not crumble when the plant is removed from its
container. The root ball will be developed so that its growth or ability to
grow in the future is not impaired. Specifications on size of material are
as follows:
• a) Fifteen Gallon Trees
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Material requirements for these trees shall be found in Part I,
Division 1A, Subsection 3a of these specifications.
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• b) Box Trees
Material requirements for these trees shall be found in part I,
Division 1A, Subsection 3a of these specifications.
c) One, Five, and Fifteen Gallon Plants and Shrubs
Material requirements for these plants shall be No. 1 grade of the
California Nursery Industry and as approved by the City's
Landscape Inspector.
4. Construction Landscape Area
a) Excavating or Amending Native Soil
See Division 1A, Section 1
See Division 1A, Section 5
b) Grading
Grading -to be per approved plans and/or Standard Plans 712,
714, 715 and 715A. Soil compaction to be accomplished per
direction of city representative.
• c) Construction of
Flood basin berm to be constructed per approved plans. Final
placement of berming to be per City representative.
d) Flooding
Following berm construction and prior to installation of landscape
material all landscape areas shall be water soaked to the
satisfaction of the city representative.
5. Planting Details
The planting mix, referred to in this section shall meet the specifications
described in Division 1A, Section 5a. Details for planting are shown on
Standard Plan 712, 714 and 715A of these Specifications. Trees and
plants shall be planted according to the following requirements:
a) One, Five and Fifteen Gallon Trees, Plants and Shrubs
These one, five and fifteen gallon trees, plants and shrubs shall be
placed in a hole two to three times the diameter of the root ball and
the same depth as the plant root ball in the container depending
on soil testing recommendations.
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The top of the root ball shall be placed 1 to 1-1/2 inches above
finished grade. The hole shall be backfilled 3/4 full with planting
mix and tamped and watered thoroughly. The hole shall then be
completely backfilled with planting mix and watered thoroughly. A
watering basin shall be provided for each plant.
Five gallon trees shall be staked with a two inch diameter lodge
pole pine, copper napthanate treated, eight feet long and in sound
condition. All trees are to be secured to the stakes in two or more
places with 24 inch grow straight ties, or approved equal installed
in figure eight form. Fifteen gallon tree staking refer to Part I,
Division 1 a, Subsection 4a.
b) Box Trees
The boxed trees shall be placed in a hole large enough to allow 12
inches of backfill to be placed on all sides of the root ball and 6
inches at bottom of root ball. The top of the root ball shall be
placed at ground level or slightly above the hole backfilled 3/4 full
with planting mix, then tamped and watered thoroughly. Staking,
tying or guying shall be done as required by the Landscape
Inspector.
• 6. Planting Mix Requirements
Soil test recommendations will supersede the following requirements
when applicable.
a) Fifteen Gallon and Box Trees
Refer to Division 1A, Subsection 5a of these specifications.
b) One, Five and Fifteen Gallon Plans and Shrubs
The planting mix shall be as follows:
a) Excavated soil.
b) One half to one pound of finely ground agricultural gypsum.
c) Special Soil Conditions
Refer to Division 1A, Subsection 5b of these specifications.
d) Backfill Procedure
Refer to Division 1A, Subsection 5c of these specifications.
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7. Arborist Report
a) Prior to or upon delivery to the site, but prior to planting, all trees
shall be reviewed by an unbiased consulting I.S.A. Arborist. The
Arborist shall review each tree to determine if it is good nursery
stock, with a good root structure, a good trunk and branching
structure and with healthy foliage. Unacceptable material shall be
replaced and reviewed at no additional cost to the city, and a letter
from said Arborist stating the overall acceptance of the trees shall
be submitted to the Superintendent of Park, Tree and Landscape.
b) At the finish of construction and during the plant establishment
period the landscape contractor at no expense to the City shall
employ the services of an independent unbiased consulting I.S.A.
Arborist. Said Arborist shall be approved by the Superintendent of
Parks, Trees and Landscape. The Arborist shall review
completely the newly installed project and take photographs,
notes, samples and tests as required to provide a written report
that determines if the plant material provided was good nursery
stock, with a good root structure, good trunk and branching
structure, healthy foliage and that the material was planted
properly and has not been damaged during installation or
maintenance/establishment. The report shall be comprehensive
and complete and if problems are noted the landscape contractor
• shall immediately correct them at no additional cost to the City.
8. Maintenance
The developer shall be responsible for maintaining newly landscaped
areas on a weekly basis for a period of six (6) months after completing the
installation of landscape materials to the satisfaction of the Landscape
Inspector. All plantings are to be fertilized at the end of each 30 days or
as deemed necessary by landscape Inspector with a 16-6-8 granular
fertilizer(Best Fertilizer Co. or equal). Apply per manufacturer's
recommendations on a monthly basis.
9. Guarantee of All Landscape Materials
The landscape material and workmanship shall be guaranteed for a
period of one (1) year from date of final approval by the City Council. The
conditions of the guarantee will be to insure, but not be limited to, the
plants being in healthy condition and free from abnormal conditions which
may have occurred during and/or after planting such as defoliation or
structure dieback.
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All plants, which are replaced, shall be planted under conditions as set
forth in these specifications. This guarantee shall not be interpreted as
amending or deleting requirements or guarantees in other sections of
these specifications or other legal documents except when this guarantee
is greater than those which may be referred to.
10. Irrigation
a) General Requirements
Installation of an irrigation system in Public Parks in the City of
Huntington Beach shall require the submittal of a plant to the City
and approval by the Department of Public Works. The plan will be
submitted and approved in accordance with these specifications,
standard plans and special conditions.
The plans will be based on precise specifications and standard
plans on file in the Department of Public Works. Upon approval of
plans the developer shall give 24-hour notice to the landscape
inspector prior to beginning of any phase of the work
The developer shall keep current and continuous record of all
changes that may occur and shall deliver a clear and concise set
of record drawings to the landscape inspector prior to the final
acceptance of the work.
b) Ordinances and Regulations
All local and state laws, rules and regulations governing or relating
to any portion of this work are hereby incorporated into and made
a part of these specifications and their provisions are to be carried
out by the developer. Nothing contained in these specifications
shall be construed to conflict with any of the above rules,
regulations or requirements of the same. However, when these
specifications and standards call for or describe materials,
workmanship or construction of a better quality, higher standard or
larger size than is required by the above rules, regulations or
requirements, the provisions of these specifications and standards
shall take precedence.
c) Work Procedure
Locations on drawings are to scale when possible but are
diagrammatic and approximate only and shall be changed and
adjusted as necessary and as directed by the landscape inspector
to meet existing conditions and to fulfill the intentions of the
• landscape project. This shall be the developer's responsibility and
shall be done at his expense. Locate and stake all work and
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obtain approval of the Department of Public Works before
• installing any portion of the irrigation system.
d) Existing Underground Utilities, Etc.
The developer shall check locations of lines, valves, cables and
other underground utilities, etc., before digging trenches or
installing irrigation material. Any destruction of underground items
as mentioned above shall be paid for by the developer and any
damage from or claiming to arise from the destruction of the above
mentioned underground items shall be the responsibility of the
developer.
e) All planted areas shall be watered by a completely installed
permanent (buried) electrically automated irrigation system. The
irrigation system shall be designed to provide complete and
adequate coverage to sustain and promote healthy plant life.
Refer to the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
f) The automatic controller shall be permanently wired to the power
source and the installation must be approved by the Public Works
Division.
g) All wire connections shall be enclosed in cabinets and/or valve
• boxes. Wire splices shall be made with specified splice.
connectors.
h) Automatic controllers shall be installed in a lockable space or
enclosure. Controllers shall have three (3) minutes to sixty (60)
minute watering cycles along with repeat cycle capabilities.
i) Irrigation systems shall include drip emitters low-angle and/or low
gallonage (low precipitation rate) heads wherever feasible.
D Irrigation systems shall not cause water, mud or debris to flow
across a public sidewalk.
k) Sprinkler/bubbler heads directly adjacent to a sidewalk, paved
area, curb or mow-strip shall be on pop-up risers. Pop-up heads
within vehicle overhang areas shall not exceed six (6) inches in
pop-up height.
1) Trees and palms shall have a bubbler head at each individual
plant and each shall be connected with other bubblers on the
system servicing like materials. Each system shall be designed
with a remote control valve that is independently operated from
shrub, or ground cover systems.
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m) Irrigation lateral lines on the outlet side of a valve shall be buried
• eighteen (18) inches deep and irrigation main supply lines on the
inlet side of valves shall be twenty-four(24) inches deep. Pipe
under pavement shall be installed in Sch. 40 PVC plastic sleeves.
Galvanized pipe in contact with soil shall be coated or wrapped
with a waterproof material approved by the Building Division.
n) Adequate spray coverage of the system must be demonstrated
prior to receiving landscape inspection final.
o) All power supply connections to controllers shall have a power
surge arrestor on each,leg of the 120 volt (or.240 volt) line. Utilize
Rainbird LPP-K primary power surge arrester or approved equal
and install per manufacturers recommendations.
11. Design Requirements (Park Section)
a) Pipe
Pressure mainline 2" and larger shall be PVC Class 315 pipe with
Sch. 40 fittings and shall be buried 24" deep. Threaded fittings
shall be Sch. 80.
Pressure mainlines 1-1/2" and smaller shall be PVC Sch. 40 pipe
• and fittings. Threaded fittings shall be Sch. 80. Pipe shall be
buried 24" depth.
Non-pressure lateral lines shall be PVC Sch. 40 pipe with Sch. 40
fittings. Threaded fittings shall'be Sch. 80. Pipe shall be buried
18" deep.
b) Sleeves
Irrigation lines and control wiring under paving shall be installed in
Sch. 40 PVC pipe sleeves. Irrigation Lines and control wiring shall
be installed in separate sleeves. Sleeves shall be installed 24"
below grade for pressure mainlines and 18" below grade for non-
pressure lines. Sleeves under street pavement shall.be 30' below
pavement.
c) Control Wiring
Control wiring shall be in accordance with the control equipment
manufacturer's recommendation, shall be a minimum of 14 AWG
600 Volt Type OF and shall be UL approved for direct burial
installation. Wires shall be bundled and taped every 10 feet.
Wherever possible wires shall be placed side by side with the
• irrigation lines in the same trench and at the same depth. The
common wire shall be coated with a white jacket and a different
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color jacket for each pilot wire. Tagging each end of the pilot wires
• for identification is an acceptable alternative. Splices shall be in
control valve or pull boxes only. Splices are to be made with "3M"
DBY direct burial splice kits.
d) Thrust Blocks
Thrust blocks shall be required for any change of direction in a
pressure mainline of a system employing plastic and any irrigation
system pressure mainline supplied by a booster pump.
e) Controller Enclosures
Whenever possible the controller shall be housed in the lower half
of the electrical meter pedestal. Enclosures shall have a baked
enamel finish of Sinclair's "Birch" color No. 4462.
When controllers can not be housed in an electric meter pedestal,
they shall be installed in a separate enclosure of stainless steel as
manufactured by Lemeur or equal, primed and painted with two (2)
coats of Sinclair's No. 4840 "Nevada" Brown enamel.
f) Backflow Preventers
• Backflow preventers shall be equipped with ball valves. The -
handles shall be removed and delivered to the Inspector before
final acceptance of the project. Backflow preventers shall be
primed and receive 2 enamel coats of Sinclair's "Nevada" Brown
No. 4840.
12. Park Irrigation Equipment Standards
Equipment Manufacturer Model Number/Description
Moisture Sensing Equipment Rainmaster or
approved equal
Controller Rainmaster EX-24-SEN Evolution Series
with moisture sensing module
Sensor Rainmaster EV-ADJ-S
Flow Meter Rainmaster EVFM-P200
Master Control System Rainmaster or
approved equal
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12-36 Station
• Controllers Rainmaster RME Series/Turf Controller
1" - 2-1/2" Remote Griswold 2000- E/2000 Series
Control Valves All Purpose Solenoid
1/2" 3" Gate Valves Nibco T-113/Bronze Gate Valve
w/Screw-in Bonnet
12- Station Enclosure Lemeur A/Stainless Steel Controller
Enclosure w/Hinged Door
24- Station Enclosure Lemeur B/Stainless Steel Controller
Enclosure w/Hinged Door
Quick Coupling Valves Rainbird 44 LRC/Sure-Quick Valves
w/Yellow Rubber Lock Cover
Swivel Hose Ells Rainbird SH-1/Sure - Quick Key
Quick Coupling Keys Rainbird 44 K/Sure-quick Hose
Connection
Sprinkler Heads Toro 500 Series/Shrub Bubblers
Sprinkler Heads Toro 640 Series/Gear Driver
Rotary/#42-7/32" Nozzle
Sprinkler Heads Toro S700C Series/Gear Driven
Rotary w/#3,6,9 Nozzle
Sprinkler Heads Toro 570 C Series/Pop-Up Spray Heads
w/Standard Gallonage Nozzles
Sprinkler Heads Toro 300 Series/Stream Rotor Shrub
Head w/#01,02,03 Nozzles
Backflow Preventers Febco 825Y/Reduced Pressure Assembly
Backflow Preventers Febco 765/Pressure Vacuum Breaker
Gate Valve Box Brooks H 110VB-C6/Round 10" Plastic
Box w/Snap Lock Tab Cover
Remote Control Brooks 1419MB12-C6/Plastic Box
Valve Boxes 14-1/4"x 19-1/2"x 12" deep
• w/Snap Lock Tab Cover
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13. Lighting
® Refer to Part 1, Division 1 B, Subsection 14
14. Installation
a) Layout Approval
Prior to the installation of any material the developer shall meet
with the landscape inspector and other concerned city inspectors
regarding the routing and location of all irrigation material and
devices.
b) Location of Lines
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Pipe lines of sizes shown and specified on approved plans shall
be installed in locations shown on the plans except those where
changes are authorized and noted.
c) Assembly of System
Pipes and fittings shall be assembled free from dirt and shall be
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ramed and burrs removed. The main line shall be thoroughly �
flushed and tested for leaks before backfilling. Thrust blocks
• constructed from poured concrete and as required by the
Department of Public Works shall be provided at each horizontal l
and vertical change of direction on all pressure lines. Each
section of lateral pipe shall be thoroughly flushed of all foreign
material before heads are attached and covered (see also section
13, Testing). 1
15 Testing
All tests shall be observed and approved by landscape inspector. j
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a) Pressure and Non Pressure Lines
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Test all pressure lines under hydrostatic pressure of 125 pounds
per square inch and test all nonpressure lines under existing
normal static pressures. Both lines must prove to be watertight.
b) Line Pressure Time
Sustain pressure in main lines for not less than six (6) hours, and
lateral lines for two (2) hours. If leaks develop, replacement will be
made as required by the landscape inspector, and pressure test
repeated until entire system is proven watertight.
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c) Phases
Upon completion of each phase of work the entire system shall be
tested and adjusted to meet the site requirements.
16 Backfill
a) Compaction
Compact backfill to dry density equal to adjacent undisturbed soil
and conform to adjacent grades without dips, humps or other
irregularities.
b) Material
Backfill material placed on all lines shall be of fine granular
material. No foreign matter larger than 1/2 inch in size will be
permitted.
c) Flooding
Flooding of trenches will be permitted only with approval of the
landscape inspector.
d) Settlement.and Adjustments
If settlement occurs and adjustments necessary, the developer
shall make adjustments within five days of notification and only
when the landscape inspector is at the site.
17 Clean-Up
Clean up shall be made as each portion of work progresses.
Refuse and excess dirt shall be removed from the site, all walks
and paved areas shall be broomed or washed clean. Developer
shall repair any damage sustained on the work of others.
18 Maintenance
The developer shall be responsible for maintaining the entire
irrigation system in newly landscaped areas for a period not to
exceed six (6) months after completing the installation of irrigation
system to the satisfaction of the landscape inspector.
19 Guarantee
The irrigation material and workmanship shall be guaranteed for a
period of(1) year from date of final approval by the City Council.
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PART
DIVISION II
A. PLANTING - PRIVATE PROPERTY
1. On-Site General Requirements
All trees may be randomly spaced unless a specific on-center spacing is
designated elsewhere in the code or by the Superintendent of Park, Tree
and Landscape.
a) Single residential lots less than forty-five lineal feet in width shall
have one (1) twenty-four (24) inch box tree planted within the front
setback area. Within a rear or side yard adjacent to a street
without a parkway where room permits there shall be one (1)
twenty-four (24) inch box tree planted for every fifty (50) lineal feet
or less in property length. Trees may, if planting area is limited, be
located in the rear yard. A minimum of forty (40) percent of the
front set back area shall be installed with permanent plantings.
b) Single residential lots forty-five (45) lineal feet or more in width
shall have one (1) thirty-six (36) inch box tree planted within the
front setback area of each lot and within a rear or side yard
adjacent to a street without a parkway there shall be one (1) thirty-
six inch box tree planted for every fifty (50) lineal feet or less in
property length. Trees may, if planting area is limited, be located
in the rear yard. A minimum of forty (40) percent of the front
setback shall be installed with permanent plantings.
c) Developments within the Downtown Specific Plan designated area
are required to have one (1) thirty-six (36) inch box tree planted
within the front yard setback area for each residential unit or for
each 1500 square feet of net commercial or office space floor
area. Refer to the Downtown Specific Plan for additional criteria.
d) Multi family developments shall have trees to the equivalent of a
thirty-six (36) inch box tree for every forty-five (45) lineal feet of lot
lines or fraction thereof planted within the perimeter setback areas.
In addition, there shall be trees to the equivalent of a thirty-six (36)
inch box tree for each ground or first level unit planted within
common recreation, leisure and open spaces.
e) Non residential developments shall have trees on the front and
exterior or side yards to the equivalent of a thirty-six (36) inch box
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tree for every forty-five (45) lineal feet of streetside lot lines or
fraction thereof planted within the first fifteen (15) feet of the
adjacent streetside setback area. Placement of these trees may
be clustered as designed on approved landscape plans.
f) It is required that trees and palms have a bubbler head or drip
emitters at the base of each individual plant and each be
connected with other bubblers or emitters on a system servicing
like materials. Each system should be designed with a remote
control valve that is independently operated from lawn, shrub, or
ground cover systems.
g) A soil analysis satisfying the following conditions shall be included
as a part of the specifications that requires a soil test after the
grading operation and the recommendations from said test be
followed for the soil preparation.
1) An approximate soil infiltration rate (either measured or
derived from soil texture/infiltration rate tables.) A range of
infiltration rates should be noted where appropriate.
2) A soil fertility and an agricultural suitability analysis shall be
provided which includes but is not limited to a description
analysis for half saturation percentage, pH, salinity, nitrate,
nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen, phosphate phosphorus,
potassium, calcium, magnesium, salinity boron and sodium
absorption ratio. A descriptive narrative shall indicate
procedures and provide soil recommendations for both
general soil preparation; and backfill mixes, and continuing
maintenance fertilizer applications.
h) A mulch of at least three inches shall be applied to all planting
areas except turf and living ground coverings.
2. Off-Street Parking Facilities
General A minimum ten (10) foot wide (inside dimension) landscape
planter shall be provided along any streetside lot line except at driveway
openings. (Diagrams A& B)
A. Existing developments approved prior to June 7, 1983 shall, at the
time of expansion and/or exterior modification, provide a minimum
six (6) foot wide landscape planter (inside dimension) along any
streetside lot line. (Diagrams C & D) Current tree quantity and
size requirements shall apply but may be met partially or in total by
existing large trees in the front yard area and in the required
quantity, that are to remain on site.
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B. Existing developments adjacent to a landscape corridor as
depicted in the general plan, shall at the time of expansion and/or
modification provide a ten (10) foot wide landscape planter while
maintaining six (6%) percent of the net site area landscape. When
the existing use includes outdoor sales or display and requires an
additional three (3) foot wide landscape planter pursuant to this
code, no exception shall be granted in required percent of
landscaping area or ten (10) foot wide(plus three (3) feet)
landscape planter.
C. For traffic visibility purposes the maximum height of any wall or
shrub planting within the interior of a parking area or streetside
setback area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) inches in height.
D. Landscape screen walls, shrubs, or trees shall be setback five (5)
feet from the edge of any alley or driveway.
E. Interior parking area landscape planters and public sidewalks shall
be protected from vehicular, pedestrian damage and from soil
erosion by a six (6) inch high by six (6) inch wide Portland cement
concrete curb. Additional protection shall be provided by one of
the following methods:
1. An additional two and one-half (2.5) feet of landscaping
• consisting of low shrubs or groundcover may be provided
between a parking stall and the required landscape area.
The additional landscaping shall not count toward the
required percentage of landscaping. This method will allow
vehicles to extend over the additional landscape area in
conjunction with permitting a reduction in the required
length of the parking space from nineteen (19) feet to
sixteen and one-halve (16.5) feet.
2. Other alternatives acceptable to the Director
F. Planter areas adjacent to parking spaces shall be provided with a
12 inch wide by 4 inch thick "step off' area back of curb for the
entire length of planter(Diagram E) or provide 4 feet square or 5
feet diameter circular planter surrounded by textured and/or
colored concrete (Diagram F).
G. Interior parking area landscaping. A minimum of one twenty-four
(24) inch box tree for every ten (10) parking spaces shall be
located throughout the parking area. Trees located'in front and
exterior side yards shall not count toward this requirement.
H. Parking lot streetside setback areas ten (10) feet or wider shall
have foreground screening by way of one of the following
alternatives:
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I. 1. In flat areas, a continuous or interrupted berm a minimum of
eighteen (18) inches high measured from the adjacent top of curb or
sidewalk finished surface shall be provided and planted with a suitable
ground cover or turf. The low section of interrupted berming shall be
planted with multiple rows of woody shrubs. (see Diagram A)
2. Where grade differentials exist, screening shall consist of a
combination of suitable ground cover and/or turf and
multiple rows of woody shrubs. (see Diagram B)
I. Parking lot streetside setback areas six (6) feet or less wide shall
have foreground screening by way of one of the following
alternatives:
(1) A thirty-two (32) inch high block wall with random woody
shrub groupings and a suitable turf/ground cover (see
Diagram C).
(2) A thirty-two (32) inch wall with a continuous slope or
interrupted slope and low woody shrub masses. Slope
areas are to be planted with a suitable ground cover.
(3) One (1) continuous straight row of woody shrubs with a
suitable groundcover. (see Diagram D)
® J. Parking lot areas or loading facilities directly adjacent to interior
rear and/or side lot lines abutting property zoned or has a general
plan designation for residential uses shall have one row of five (5)
gallon size woody shrubs planted a maximum of three (3) feet
apart along with one (1) fifteen (15) gallon size tree planted
twenty-five (25) feet on center or alignment with every third angled
parking strip.
K. Parking structures shall have a minimum of a ten (10).foot wide
plantable landscape buffer comprised of multiple rows of five (5)
gallon size woody shrubs placed a maximum three (3) feet apart
and a minimum of one (1) forty-eight (48) inch box tree or
approved equivalent in box inches for every twenty-five (25) feet of
structure perimeter.
L. Temporary parking lots shall have a minimum of one (1) row of
woody shrubs planted in the streetside planter(s).
M. Parking lot developments within the Downtown Specific Plan
designated area are required to have at a minimum one (1) fifteen
(15) gallon size tree and three (3) five (5) gallon size shrubs for
each seventy-five (75) square feet of landscaped area and at least
one (1) thirty-six (36) inch box tree for each one hundred and fifty
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(150) square feet of landscaped area. Refer to the Downtown
• Specific Plan for additional design criteria.
N. Parking lots shall have perimeter landscaped areas as follows
and, in addition, shall have five (5) percent of the area within the
planting strips devoted to interior landscaped areas distributed
throughout the parking lot. Perimeter planting areas shall be a
minimum of three (3) feet in plantable width and shall include one
(1) tree for each thirty lineal feet of perimeter length or 90 square
feet of perimeter landscaped area. The minimum plantable area
for each tree is forty-eight (48) inches square. No footings shall
encroach within this space. The minimum three (3) foot wide
planter shall be enlarged at each tree location or provide the trees
minimum plantable area. Screening shrubs thirty-six (36) inch
minimum anticipated height, shall be planted a maximum of three
(3) feet apart and ground coverings shall be provided within the
perimeter landscaped areas as per Part I, Paragraph (C, I, J).
For parking lots with a parking facility dimension of 100 feet
adjacent to the side or rear property lines the minimum perimeter
plantable width shall be five (5) feet.
The end of each row of parking stalls shall be separated from
driveways by a landscaped planter area. Refer to paragraphs C,
® E and F. These planter areas shall be a minimum of two (2) feet in
plantable width for shrubs and groundcover and four(4) feet in
plantable width if trees are to be planted.
3. REPRESENTATIVE PLANT PALETTE
Abbreviated List of Plants Which Grow in the City of Huntington Beach
a) Groundcovers
Agapanthus species Lily of the Nile
Baccharis pilularis Prostrate Coyote Bush
Campanula poscharskyana Serbian Bellflower
Ceanothus gloriosus Point Reys
Ceanothus heartstiorum Hearst's Ceanothus
Coprosma kirkii N:C.N.
Dudleya brittonii Britton's Chalk Dudleya
Gazania species Gazania
Hedera species Ivy
Hemerocallis hybrid species Daylily
Heuchera hybrid Coral Bells
Ice plant many selections
Iris douglasiana Douglas Iris
Juniperus species Juniper
• Lantana montevidensis Trailing lantana
Limonium californicum mexicanum Coastal Statice
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Lonicera japonica halliana Halls Honeysuckle
Myoporium pacificum N.C.N.
Osterospermum species Trailing African Daisy
Rosmarinus species Dwarf Rosemary
Tulbaghia violacea Society Garlic
Vinca minor Dwarf Running Myrtle
Zoysia tenuifolia Korean Grass
b) Grasses
Cynodon dactylon hybrid Hybrid Bermuda
Festuca species Dwarf Fescue
Paspalum vaginatum Seashore Paspalum
Zoysia species Zoysia
c) Shrubs
Buxus microphylla
japonica 'Green Beauty' Japanese Boxwood
Carissa grandiflora Natal Plum
Ceanothus species California Lilac
Dietes bicolor Fortnight lily
Doryanthes palmed Spear Lily
Escallonia fradesii Escallonia
Euryops pectinatus 'Green'. Green Euryops
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Liriope Muscari Big Blue Lily Turf
Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon
Philodendron selloum Philodendron
Phormium tenax 'atropurpureum' Purple-Red Flax
Photinia fraserii Fraser's Photinia
Pittosporum tobira Tobira
Plumbago auriculata Cape Plumbago
Prunus caroliniana Carolina Cherry
Prunus ilicifolia Hollyleaf Cherry
Prunus lyonii Catalina Cherry
Raphiolepis species Indian Hawthorn
Rhamnus californica 'Little Sur' -Coffeeberry
Rhus integrifolia Lemonade Berry
Rhus laurina Laurel Sumac
Schefflera species Umbrella Tree
Strelitzia species Birds of paradise
Tecomaria capensis Cape Honeysuckle
Xylosma congestum Shiny Leaf Xylosma
d) Vines
Bougainvillea species Bougainvillea
Distictis buccinatoria Blood Red Trumpet Vine
Ficus repens Creeping Fig
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Podranea ricasoliana Pink Trumpet Vine
Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine
e) Palms
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana King Palm
Arecastrum romanzoffianum Queen Palm
Chamerops humilis Mediterranean Fan Palm
Cycas revoluta Sago Palm
Phoenix roebelenii Pigmy Date Palm
Trachycarpus fortunii Windmill Palm
Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm
f) Exotics
Beaucarnea recurvata Polytail Palm
Dracaena draco Dragon Tree
Raphiolepis "majestic Beauty' Indian Hawthorne
g) Trees
Brachychiton populneus Bottle Tree
Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud
Chorisia speciosa Silk Floss Tree
• Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Tree
Eucalyptus ficifolia Red Flowering Gum
Ficus rubiginosa Rusty Leaf Fig
Koelreuteria bipinnata Chinese Flame Tree
Lagerstroemia fauriei 'Muskogee' Hybrid Crape Myrtle
Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum
Melaleuca quinqueniervia Cajeput Tree
Metrosideros tomentosus New Zealand Christmas
Tree
Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine
Pinus eldarica Mondel Pine
Platanus racemosa California Sycamore
Podcarpus gracilior Fern Pine
Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak
Quercus ilex Holly Oak
Sophora japonica Japanese Pagoda Tree
Tipuana tipu Tipu Tree
Tristania conferta Brisbane Box
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• B. LANDSCAPE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Landscape Architect or Designer Certification Requirements
a) Approvable plans will be stamped with the following by the City and the
Landscape Architect or Designer shall certify to its validity with a
professional seal, signature and date prior to receiving formal approval of
the plans.
I the landscape architect or designer of record do hereby certify that these
landscape documents are in conformance with the City approved grading,
drainage and structural plans and details as they apply to and/or are
shown on these landscape documents.
b) Letter of compliance required prior to receiving a landscape inspection
final. Refer to Part 1, B.3, Page No. 6.
2. Developer Landscape Certification Requirements
a) Developer landscape certification is required prior to the final release of
the project by the City, of landscaping and irrigation systems. The
developer shall certify by letter that all irrigation systems, soil preparation
and landscaping have been constructed in compliance with the approved
• plans on file. This certification shall insure that all materials used
(landscape irrigation, soil preparation and landscape planting) such as
size, type, quantity and placement have been completed within
substantial conformance with said approved landscape plans and
specifications on file and that they will perform adequately.
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PART II
DIVISION I
ARBORICULTURAL
MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
A. Arboricultural Maintenance on Public Property 58
1. Policy 58
2. Species, Cultivars, or Varieties 58
3. Early Maintenance 59
a) General 59
b) Water 59
c) Fertilization 59
d) Insect and Disease Control 59
e) Pruning 59
4. General Maintenance 60
a) Pruning and Removal 60
b) Spraying 61
c) Fertilization 61
d) Cavities 61
e) Cabling and Bracing 62
5. Pruning Standards (Attachment) 62
a) Purpose 62
b) Pruning Techniques 62
c) Types of Pruning - Mature Trees 66
d) Size of Pruning Cuts 67
e) Climbing Techniques 67
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PART II
DIVISION
A. ARBORICULTURAL MAINTENANCE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
GENERAL MINIMUM PROVISIONS FOR PUBLIC PROPERTY
The Park, Tree and Landscape Superintendent shall have the authority to issue the rules
and regulations of Arboricultural Specifications and Standards of Practice governing the
maintenance, removal, planting, fertilization, pruning, and bracing of trees on the streets
or other public sites in the City of Huntington Beach. Standard plans and specifications
will be on file in the Department of Public Works for the planting and installation of trees
and landscape materials and shall have been adopted by City Council.
1. Policy
a) All maintenance on public trees shall comply with the Standards as
adopted by the city of Huntington Beach and as found herein.
b) The Arboricultural Specifications and Standards of Practice shall be
adhered to at all times, but may be amended at any time that experience,
new research, or laws indicate improved methods, or whenever
circumstances make it advisable.
• c) The policy of the Department of Public Works and the Park, Tree and
Landscape Division shall be one of cooperating with the public property
owners, other municipal departments, and appropriate not-for-profit
organizations at all times.
d) No trees shall be removed from public places unless they constitute a
hazard to life or property, a public need, or when a revision of planting
plans so necessitates.
e) All pruning shall be by or under the direct observation/direction of a
certified arborist.
2. Species, Cultivars, or Varieties
a) The Park, Tree and Landscape Superintendent shall prepare a list of
trees acceptable for planting in the public sites of the Municipality of
Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California. Undesirable
trees shall not be recommended for general planting and their use, if any,
shall be restricted to special locations where, because of certain
characteristics of adaptability or landscape effect, they can be used to
advantage. (refer to Exhibit 'B')
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b) Only desirable, long-lived trees of good appearance, beauty, adaptability,
and generally free from injurious insects or disease shall be planted in
public sites.
3. Early Maintenance
a) General
Newly planted trees require special attention to maintenance practice
during one or two growing seasons following planting. All maintenance
practices shall follow approved Arboricultural standards.
b) Watering
Ample Soil Moisture shall be maintained following planting. A thorough
watering each five (5) to ten (10) days, depending on soil type and
drainage provisions, is usually adequate during the growing season. A
soil auger or sampling tube is used to check the adequacy of moisture in
the soil ball and/or backfill.
c) Fertilization
Provision of good drainage and adequate moisture of the prepared
backfill, and the soil ball of plants, is more important than fertilization
immediately following planting. However, adequate quantities of the
essential nutrient elements should be available after new growth starts.
d) Insect and Disease Control
Measures for the control of insects and diseases shall be taken as shown
necessary by frequent and thorough inspections. Plants in a weakened
conditions following transplanting are often more susceptible to insects,
especially borers, and some diseases than are vigorously growing trees.
Where it is necessary to spray, insecticides or fungicides shall be used
that are recommended for safe and effective control.
e) Pruning
(1) Pruning practices to be followed the first few years following
planting shall consist of removing dead, broken, or injured
branches, the suppression of rank, uneven growth, and usually the
removal of water sprouts. Feather growth shall be removed as it
reaches pencil size in diameter.
The Park, Tree and Landscape Superintendent shall review at
least once every (3-5) years the species, cultivars, and varieties
included on the approved list to determine if any should be
removed for any reason or if certain new species, cultivars, or
varieties should be added on the Master Street Tree Plan, only
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these shall be planted subject to revision by the Park, Tree and
. Landscape Superintendent.
(2) Pruning shall be practiced subsequent to transplanting and as
necessary thereafter to assure sturdy crotch development.
(3) Tree heads should be raised as growth characteristics and
location dictates. Newly planted trees need not have lower
branches removed until they are well established. Eventually,
trees should have the lower branches removed to a height to allow
safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians unless in areas where
lower branches do not impede traffic.
4. General Maintenance
a) Pruning and Removal
(1) No topping or dehorning of trees shall be permitted except by
written permission of the Park, Tree and Landscape
Superintendent. Proper cabling and bracing shall be substituted
for this practice wherever possible or practical.
(2) All large, established trees shall be pruned to sufficient height to
allow free passage of pedestrians and vehicular traffic: ten (10)
feet over sidewalks and eleven (11) feet over all streets except
those that are subject to truck traffic which shall have a clearance
of thirteen feet six inches (13'6").
(3) It shall be the policy of the Park, Tree and Landscape
Superintendent to cooperate with the Department of Public Works,
and vice-versa, in the placement of Trees/Lighting Standards,
street signage and the development of a system of tree pruning to
give effective street illumination and proper site distance visibility.
(4) All cuts shall be made with a saw or pruner and typical of pruning
standards attached. No spurs or climbing irons shall be used in
the trees, except when trees are to be removed or when
authorized by the Park, Tree and Landscape Superintendent.
(5) All dead, crossed, and rubbing branches shall be removed.
(6) All tools being used on a tree suspected to be infected with a
contagious disease shall be disinfected before being used on
another tree.
(7) Whenever streets are to be blocked off to public service, Public
Works, Police and Fire Departments shall be notified of the
location and length of time the street will be blocked and approval
shall be received from these departments prior to street closure.
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Notification shall be given these departments upon the removal of
such barriers or if such barriers are to remain longer than originally
noticed and permitted.
(8) To protect the public from danger, suitable street and sidewalk
barriers, highway cones, or signs shall be used when pruning a
tree. Flashing signals or flares shall be placed on all barriers or
obstructions remaining in the street after dark.
(9) The stumps of all removed trees shall be cut to at least eighteen
(18) inches below the ground, and soil shall be replaced and the
area leveled. If the area where the tree is removed is to be paved
or receive a new tree, the tree stump should be removed
completely. In all cases the park, Tree and Landscape
Superintendent shall determine when a stump is to be cut or
removed.
b) Spraying
(1) Suitable precautions shall be taken to protect and warn the public
that spraying is being done.
(2) Spraying shall be done only for the control of specific diseases or
insects, with the proper materials in the necessary strength, and
applied at the proper time to obtain the desired control. All
spraying practices shall conform to City, Federal and State
regulations.
(3) Dormant oil sprays shall not be applied to conifers. Dormant oil
sprays shall be applied to other trees only when the air
temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or above and when it is not
likely to drop below this temperature for a period of 24 hours.
c) Fertilization
(1) Fertilization of public trees shall follow the National Arborist
Association or other accepted city Arboricultural standards.
(2) Formulations, rates, and methods of application of fertilizers shall
be specified by the Park, Tree and Landscape Superintendent.
d) Cavities
(1) Extensive cavity work should be performed on trees only if they are
sufficiently high in value to justify the cost. All cavity work shall
conform to the National Arborist Association or other city accepted
Arboricultural standards.
• e) Cabling and Bracing
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• (1) As a general rule, cables should be placed approximately two-
thirds (2/3) of the distance between the crotch and top branch
ends. Rust-resistant cables, thimbles, and lags should be used.
The ends of a cable should be attached to hooks or eyes of lags or
bolts, and thimbles must be used in the eye splice in each end of
the cable. In no instances shall cable to wrapped around a branch.
(2) All cabling and bracing practices with screw rods shall follow
National Arborist Association or other city accepted Arboricultural
standards.
5. PRUNING STANDARDS
a) Purpose
Trees and other woody plants respond in specific and predictable ways to
pruning and other maintenance practices. Careful study of these
responses has led to pruning practices which best preserve and enhance
the beauty, structural integrity, and functional value of trees.
In an effort to promote practices, which encourage the preservation of tree
structure and health, the Western Chapter of the. International Society of
• Arboriculture Certification Committee has established the following
Standards of Pruning for Certified Arborist. The Standards are presented
as working guidelines, recognizing that trees are individually unique in
form and structure, and that their pruning needs may not always fit strict
rules. The Certified Arborist must take responsibility for special pruning
practices that vary greatly from these Standards.
b) Pruning Techniques
(1) A thinning cut removes a branch at its point of attachment or
shortens it to a lateral large enough to assume the terminal role.
Thinning opens up a tree, reduces weight on heavy limbs, can
reduce a tree's height, distributes ensuing invigorating growth
throughout a tree and helps retain the tree's natural shape.
Thinning cuts are therefore preferred in tree pruning.
When shortening a branch or leader, the lateral to which it is cut
should be at least one-half the diameter of the cut being made.
Removal of a branch or leader back to a sufficiently large lateral is
often call "drop crotching."
(2) A heading cut removes a branch to a stub, a bud or a lateral
Branch not large enough to assume the terminal role. Heading
• cuts should seldom be used because vigorous, weakly attached
upright sprouts are forced just below such cuts, and the tree's
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natural form is altered. In some situations, branch stubs die or
® produce only weak sprouts.
(3) When removing a live branch, pruning cuts should be made in
branch tissue just outside the branch bark ridge and collar, which
are trunk tissue. (Figures 1 and 2) If no collar is visible,the angle
of the cut should approximate the angle formed by the branch bark
ridge and the trunk.
(4) When removing a dead branch, the final cut should be made
outside the collar of live callus tissue. If the collar has grown out
along the branch stub, only the dead stub should be removed, the
live collar should remain intact, and uninjured. (Figures 1 and 2)
(5) When reducing the length of a branch or the height of a leader, the
final cut should be made just beyond (without violating) the branch
bark ridge of the branch being cut to. The cut should
approximately bisect the angle formed by the branch bark ridge
and an imaginary line perpendicular to the trunk or branch cut.
(Figure 3)
(6) A goal of structural pruning is to maintain the size of lateral
branches to less than three-fourth the diameter of the parent
branch or trunk. If the branch is codominant or close to the size of
the parent branch, thin the branch's foliage by 15% to 25%,
particularly near the terminal. Thin the parent branch less, if at all.
This will allow the parent branch to grow at a faster rate, will
reduce the weight of the lateral branch, slow its total growth, and
develop a stronger branch attachment. If this does not appear
appropriate, the branch may need to be shortened to a large
lateral or be completely removed. (Figure 4)
(7) On large-growing trees, except whorl-branching conifers,
branches that are more than one-third the diameter of the trunk
should be spaced along the trunk at least 18 inches apart, on
center. If this is not possible because of the present size of the
tree, such branches should have their foliage thinned 15% to 25%,
particularly near their terminals and/or be shortened. (Figures 4
and 5)
(8) Pruning cuts should be clean and smooth with the bark at the
edge of the cut firmly attached to the wood.
(9) Large or heavy cut branches should be lowered on ropes or
thrown clear to prevent injury to personnel, the tree, or other
property.
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• (10) Wound dressing and tree paints have not been shown to be
effective in preventing or reducing decay. They are therefore not
recommended for routine use when pruning.
c) Types of Pruning - Mature Trees
(1) Crown Cleaning
Crown cleaning or cleaning out is the removal of dead, dying,
diseased, crowded, weakly attached, and low-vigor branches and
waterspouts from a tree drown.
(2) Crown Thinning
Crown thinning includes crown cleaning and the selective removal
of branches to increase light penetration and air movement into
the crown. Increased light and air stimulates and maintains
interior foliage, which in turn improves branch taper and strength.
Thinning reduces the wind-sail effect of the crown and the weight
of heavy limbs. Thinning the crown can emphasize the structural
beauty of trunk and branches as well as improve the growth of
plants beneath the tree by increasing light penetration. When
thinning the crown of mature trees, seldom should more than one-
third of the live foliage be removed.
At lest one-half of the foliage should be on branches that arise in
the lower two-thirds of the trees. Likewise, when thinning laterals
from a limb, an effort should be made to retain inner lateral
branches and leave the same distribution of foliage along the
branch. Trees and branches so pruned will have stress more
evenly distributed throughout the tree or along a branch.
An effect known as 'Lion's-tailing" results from pruning out the
inside lateral branches. Lion's-tailing, by removing all the inner
foliage, displaces the weight to the ends of the branches and may
result in sunburned branches, waterspouts, weakened branch
structure and limb breakage.
(3) Crown Reduction
Crown reduction is used to reduce the height and/or spread of a
tree. Thinning cuts are most effective in maintaining the structural
integrity and natural form of a tree and in delaying the time when it
will need to be pruned again. The lateral to which a branch or
trunk is cut should be at least one-half the diameter of the cut
being made.
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• (4) Crown Restoration
Crown restoration can improve the structure and appearance of
trees that have been topped or severely pruned using heading
cuts. One to three sprouts on main branch stubs should be
selected to reform a more natural appearing crown. Selected
vigorous sprouts may need to be thinned to a lateral, or even
headed, to control length growth in order to ensure adequate
attachment for the size of the sprout. Restoration may require
several prunings over a number of years.
(5) Crown Raising
Crown raising removes the lower branches of a tree in order to
provide clearance for buildings, vehicles, pedestrians, and vistas.
It is important that a tree have at least one-half of its foliage on
branches that originate in the lower two-thirds of its crown to
ensure a well-formed, tapered structure and to uniformly distribute
stress within the tree.
When pruning for view, it is preferable to develop "windows"
throughout the foliage of the tree, rather than to severely raise or
reduce the crown.
d) Size of Pruning Cuts
Each of the Pruning Techniques (Section 5, b, Page 62) and Types of
Pruning (Section 5,c, Page 66) can be done to different levels of detail or
refinement. The removal of many small branches rather than a few large
branches will require more time, but will produce a less-pruned
appearance, will force fewer watersprouts and will help to maintain the
vitality and structure of the tree. Designating the maximum size (base
diameter) that any occasional undesirable branch may be left within the
tree crown, such a 1/2", 1" or 2" branch diameter, will establish the degree
of pruning desired.
e) Climbing Techniques
(1) It is recommended and preferred that physical climbing of trees be
avoided. If there is a need to elevate the trimmer up into the tree
structure to properly trim the tree, the utilization of equipment such
as a manlift or aerial truck is recommended.
(2) Climbing and pruning practices should not injure the tree except
for the pruning cuts.
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• (3) Climbing spurs or gaffs should not be used when pruning a tree,
unless the branches are more than throw-line distance apart. In
such cases, the spurs should be removed once the climber is tied
in.
(4) Spurs may be used to reach an injured climber and when
removing a tree.
(5) Rope injury to thin barked trees from loading out heavy limbs
should be avoided by installing a block in the tree to carry the load.
This technique may also be used to reduce injury to a crotch from
the climbers line.
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EXHIBIT 'B'
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
TREE/PALM LIST
ALL TREES ON THIS LIST ARE PRESENTLY PLANTED IN OUR CITY
PARKS
*ALL TREES ON THIS LIST, WITH ONE ASTERISK, ARE PLANTED IN OUR
CITY PARKWAYS
"ALL TREES ON THIS LIST, WITH TWO ASTERISKS, ARE ON OUR
PREFERRED PARKWAY PLANTING LIST WHERE PARKWAYS ARE LESS
THAN 8' IN WIDTH
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® TREE/PALM LIST
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME
1. Acacia baileyana Bailey Acacia
2. Acacia dealbata Silver Wattle
*3. Acacia longifolia Golden Wattle
*4. Acacia melanoxylon Black Acacia
5. Acer negundo Box Elder
6. Acer palmatum Japanese Maple
*7. Acer saccharinum Silver Maple
8. Aesculus californica California Buckeye
® *9. Agonis flexuosa Peppermint Tree
10. Albizia distachya Plume Albizia
*11. Albizia julibrissin Silk Tree
*12. Alnus rhombifolia White Alder
13. Araucaria araucana Monkey Puzzle Tree
14. Araucaria bidwillii Bunya-Bunya
*15. Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine
16. Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree
*17. Archontophoenix cunninghamiana King Palm
*18. Bauhinia variegata Purple Orchid Tree
19. Beaucarnea recurvata Bottle Palm
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*20. Betula pendual European White Birch
• 21. Betula endula 'Dalecarlica' Cutleaf Weeping Birch
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22. Brachychiton populneus Bottlebrush
*23. Brahea armata Mexican Blue Palm
*24. Callistemon citrinus Lemon Bottlebrush
*25. Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush
26. Cassia leptophylla Gold Medallion Tree
27. Casuarina equisetifolia Horsetail Tree
28. Catalpa bignonioides Common Catalpa
29. Cedrus atlantica Atlas Cedar
30. Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' Blue Atlantic Cedar
• *31. Cedrus deodara Deodar Cedar
*32. Celtis occidentalis Common Hackberry
*33. Ceratonia siliqua Carob Tree
**34. Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy Tree
**35. Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud
*36. Chamaerops humulis Mediterranean Fan Palm
37. Chorisia speciosa Floss Silk Tree
*38. Cinnamonum camphora Camphor Tree
39. Cordyline australis Dracena Palm
40. Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood
41. Corynocarpus laevigata New Zealand Laurel
• *42. Cupaniopsis anacardioides Carrotwood
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43. Cupressocyparis leylandii Leylandi Cypress
44. Cupressus macrocarpa Monterey Cypress
45. Cupressus sempervirens Italian Cypress
. 46. Cycas revoluta Sago Palm
*47. Dodonea viscosa 'Purpurea' Purple Hopseed Bush
48. Eriobotrya deflexa Bronze Loquat
49. Eriobotrya japonica Loquat
50. Erythrina caffra Kaffir Bloom Coral Tree
*51. Eucalyptus camaldulensis Red Gum
52. Eucalyptus cinerea Ash Colored Eucalyptus
*53. Eucalyptus citriodora Lemon-Scented Gum
54. Eucalyptus erythrocorys Red-Cap Gum
*55. Eucalyptus ficifolia Red-Flowering Gum
*56. Eucalyptus globulus Blue Gum
*57. Eucalyptus globulus 'Compacts' Dwarf Blue Gum
*58. Eucalyptus lehmannii Bushy Yate
*59. Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Gum
*60. Eucalyptus rudis Desert Gum
*61. Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' Red Ironbark
*62. Eucalyptus torquata Coral Gum
*63. Eucalyptus viminalis Manna Gum
*64. Ficus benjamina Weeping Chinese Banyan
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65. Ficus carica Edible Fig
• 66. Ficus elastica Rubber Plant
67. Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay Fig
*68. Ficus microcarpa Indian Laurel Fig
*69. Ficus microcarpa nitida Indian Laurel
*70. Ficus microphylla Little Leaf Fig
*71. Ficus rubiginosa Rustyleaf Fig
72. Firmiana simplex Chinese Parasol Tree
73. Fraxinus uhdei Evergreen (Shamel) Ash
74. Fraxinus uhdei 'Tomlinson' Tomlinson Ash
*75. Fraxinus velutina Arizona Ash
• 76. Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto' Modesto Ash
**77. Geijera parviflora Australian Willow
*78. Ginkgo biloba Maidenhair Tree
*79. Gleditsia triacanthos 'lnermis' Thornless Honey Locust
80. Grevillea robusta Silk Oak
*81. Harpephyllum caffrum Kaffir Plum
82. Hymenosporum flavum Sweetshade
*83. Ilex altaclarensis 'wi[son ii' Wilson Holly
*84. Jacaranda mimosifloia Jacaranda
*85. Koelreuteria bipinnata Chinese FlameTree
**86. Lagerstroemia faurei 'Muskogee' Crape Myrtle
87. Laurus nobilis Sweet Bay
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88. Leptospermum laevigatum Australian Tea Tree
89. Leptospermum scoparium New Zealand Tea Tree
*90. Ligustrum lucidum Glossy Privet (Tree)
*91. Liquidambar styraciflua American Sweet Gum
92. Lirodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree
93. Lyonothamnus floribundus Catalina Ironwood
94. Macadamia ternifolia Macadamia Nut
*95. Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia
96. Magnolia soulangiana Saucer Magnolia
97. Mytenus boaria Mayten Tree
*98. Melaleuca linariifolia Flaxleaf Paperbark
® 99. Melaleuca nespohila Pink Melaleuca
*100. Melaleuca quinquenervia Cajeput Tree
*101. Melaleuca styphelioides Styphelioides
102. Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood
**103. Metrosideros excelsus New Zeland Christmas
Tree
*104. Morus alba White Mulberry
*105. Myoporum laetum Myoporum
*106. Nerium oleander Oleander
*107. Olea europaea Olive Tree
108. Olmediella betschlerana Guatemalan Holly
• *109. Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm
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110. Phoenix dactylifera Date Palm
*111. Phoenix reclinata Senegal Date Palm
112. Phoenix roebelenii Pigmy Date Palm
113. Photinia fraseri Red Leaf Photinia
114. Picea pungens Colorado spruce
115. Pinus brutia Calabrian Pine
*116. Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine
*117. Pinus halepensis Aleppo Pine
*118. Pinus pinea Italian Stone Pine
*119. Pinus radiata Monterey Pine
*120. Pinus thunbergiana Japanese Black Pine
• *121. Pinus torreyana Torrey Pine
*122. Pittosporum crassifolium Crassifolium
123. Pittosporum rhombifolium Queensland Pittosporum
124. Pittosporum tobira Tobira
*125. Pittosporum undulatum Victorian Box
*126. Platanus racemosa California Sycamore
*127. Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree
128. Podocarpus gracilior Fern Pine
129. Podocarpus macrophyllus Yew Pine
130. Populus alba White Poplar
131. Populus fremontii Western Cottonwood
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132. Populus nigra 'ltalica' Lombardy Poplar
• 133. Prunus caroliniana Carolina Laurel Cherry
**134. Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' Purple-Leaf Plum
**135. Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius' Purple-Leaf Plum
136. Prunus lyonii Ornamental Pear
*137. Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' Evergreen Pear
138. Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak
*139. Quercus ilex Holly Oak
140. Quercus kelloggii California Black Oak
141. Quercus lobata California White Oak
*142. Quercus suber Cork Oak
• **143. Raphiolepsis indica Majestic Beauty Tree
144. Rhapis humilis Slender Lady Palm
145. Salix babylonica Weeping Willow
146. Schinus molle California Pepper
*147. Schinus terebinthefolius Brazilian Pepper
148. Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood
149. Sequoiandendren giganteum Giant Sequoia
**150. Stenocarpus sinuatus Firewheel Tree
**151. Syagrus romanzoffianum Queen Palm
152. Syzygium paniculatum Brush Cherry
*153. Tabebuia impetiginosa Pink Trumpet Tree
• 154. Tamarix Tamarisk (Salt Cedar)
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155. Taxus baccata 'Stricta' Irish Yew
**156. Trachycarpus fortunei Windmill Palm
*157. Tristania conferta Brisbane Box
158. Ulmus americana American Elm
*159. Ulmus parvifolia 'Sempervirens' Chinese Evergreen Elm
*160. Umbellularia californica California Bay Tree
*161. Washingtonia filifera California Fan Palm
*162. Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm
163. Xylosma congestum Shiny Xylosma
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PART II
DIVISION II
A. ARBORICULTURAL MAINTENANCE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
1. General Policy
It is recommended that private property owners, associations, investors,
lending institutions and general maintenance contractors follow the
General Minimum Provisions for Public Property for Arboricultural
maintenance of trees under their control/jurisdiction within the city. These
minimum standards have been used by certified arborist and have
become arboricultural industry minimum standards.
The City of Huntington Beach intends through these guidelines and code
requirements, to promote the healthy and picturesque growth of specimen
trees throughout the City. The code requirements for the provision of
trees within private property establish minimums that are deemed by
council to be appropriate. It is up to the individuals who own property or
control the maintenance and trimming of trees and palms to use proper
judgment, techniques and contractors to insure the longevity and stature
of the trees of Huntington Beach.
2. Tree Replacement
If mature trees that were originally required to be planted by code,
condition of approval, or designed plans are removed, or if mature trees
that are considered specimen trees are removed, or either of the
aforementioned types of trees are permanently disfigured or mutilated
beyond their ability to regrow to an acceptable form for the specific
variety, then those trees should be removed and replaced. The
replacement shall be with 36" box trees for each tree removed or
disfigured. The quantity of replacement trees shall be determined per
conditions of approval, environmental review and mitigation or per City
approved plans and specifications of development.
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® 3. Maintenance
The owner, association, investor, lending institution or other responsible
party shall maintain the landscape and site permanently. The
maintenance shall consist of but not be limited to keeping areas clean,
weed free, trimmed, mowed, watered, pest and disease free and perform
all other work necessary for healthy, vigorous growth and clean
appearance.
4. Pruning
Trees should be trimmed by or under the direct observation/direction of
licensed arborist as established by the International Society of Arborist.
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Certified Arborist Department of Public Works
John Van Oeffelen
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Charles L. Davis Jim Conklin Bob Roysdon
ISA WC 3816 ISA WC 629 ISA WC 1175
Travy Hunt Rick Kinaman is Lanier
ISA WC 0859 ISA WC 3815 ISA WC 1058
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Certified Arborist Department of Public Works
Jack Orris
ISA WC 1034
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Greg Gutierrez Greg Peters Mike Honea
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Dave De La Torre Mark Adams bandy Lewis
WC ISA 3 819 ISA WC 3 802 WC ISA 3 822