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No person shall remove, damage or relocate, or cause to be removed, damaged or relocated, any tree on any private property within the City unless the City Forester has issued a permit, or unless exempt as set forth below. Normal pruning or trimming of trees on private property is expressly permitted. Normal pruning for health and maintenance will generally conform to Tree Pruning Guidelines established by the International Society of Arboriculture. “Excessive pruning” as defined in Section 37-2(G) without prior approval is a violation of permit requirements and is prohibited. Trees that die or are irreparably damaged as a result of “excessive pruning” shall require replacement in addition to any other penalty imposed under these regulations. The use of certified Arborists is encouraged to avoid excessive pruning damage. (Ord. 3424 § 13, 2009)