HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 - Revision of City Council Policy G-1 (Retention or Removal of City Trees) and City Council Policy G-6 (Maintenance and Planting of Parkway Trees) CITY OF
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-- City Council Staff Report
September 8, 2015
Agenda Item No. 6
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Mike Pisani, Acting Municipal Operations Department Director— (949) 644-3055,
mpisani@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Cindy Owens
PHONE: 949-644-3057
TITLE: Revision of City Council Policy G-1 (Retention or Removal of City Trees) and City
Council Policy G-6 (Maintenance and Planting of Parkway Trees)
ABSTRACT:
City Council Policies G-1 (Retention or Removal of City Trees) and G-6 (Maintenance and Planting of
Parkway Trees) are being revised to clarify the policies and bring them up to date with current practices,
department name, and staff position titles.
RECOMMENDATION:
a) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-70, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Amending City Council Policy G-1 (Retention, Removal, and Maintenance of City Trees); and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-71, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Amending City Council Policy G-6 (Maintenance and Planting of Parkway Trees).
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item as the City has been utilizing the proposed increase in box size
for new trees since the revision to City Council Policy G-1 was adopted by City Council in 2011. The
proposed revision to City Council Policy G-6 increasing the box size from 24 inches to 36 inches will align
the language in City Council Policy G-6 with the language already present in City Council Policy G-1.
DISCUSSION:
City Council Policy G-1 (Retention or Removal of City Trees)
This policy establishes definitive standards for the retention, removal, maintenance, reforestation, tree
trimming standards, and supplemental trimming of City trees. City trees are an important part of the
character and charm of the entire city and provide environmental benefits. Regular care, trimming, root
pruning, maintenance, and programmed replacement are necessary to preserve this charm while at the
same time protecting views consistent with City Council Policy G-3 (Preservation of Views), providing
personal safety, and preventing public and private property damage. 6-1
City Council G-6 (Maintenance and Planting of Parkway Trees)
This policy provides guidelines for the pruning of City trees and standards and specifications for the
planting of parkway trees. It also contains the Street Tree Designation list (Attachment A) and Parkway
Tree Designation list (Attachment B). Per Municipal Code Section 13.08.020 Official Tree List, City Council
adopts by resolution an official tree list. This list identifies what species of trees may be planted on each
street or portion thereof in the city. This list is utilized by the Municipal Operations Department to determine
the appropriate species of tree(s) to plant in new subdivisions. The list also provides guidance for the
replacement of trees in established parkways when trees have been removed in accordance with City
Council Policy G-1.
Background
In September 2013, the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission created two Ad Hoc Committees to
work with staff to revise both City Council Policy G-1 and G-6. The goals of the revision to these policies
include:
• Simplification of City Council Policy G-1 in regards to the approval process for tree removal;
• Aligning the language in City Council Policy G-6 with existing language in other City Council Policies;
• Clarification on nomenclature for the trees;
• Presentation of the information in the policies in a more easily understood manner; and
• Modification of the policies to reflect the current name of the department and position titles.
At the September 13, 2014, Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission meeting, staff presented a draft of
City Council Policy G-1 & G-6 to the Commission. The Commission accepted public comments at that
meeting and directed City staff to solicit comments from homeowner associations and other interested
parties.
Following that meeting, staff sent homeowner associations and interested parties copies of the staff reports
and draft policies.
On December 2, 2014, the revisions to City Council Policy G-1 (Attachment C) & G-6 (Attachment D) were
presented to the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission. After receipt of public comments, the
Commission voted unanimously to forward the revised policies to City Council for their review and approval.
The Municipal Operations Department presented the amended City Council Policies G-1 and G-6 to City
Council at the August 11, 2015, Study Session. The public requested that staff ensure that the resolution
and policy are in accordance with Municipal Code Section 13.08.020 which requires the City Council to
adopt a tree list for each street. The street tree designation list does not list every street in the City. If the
street is not listed with a particular species of tree(s), then the resident or developer must use the Parkway
Tree List as to what can be planted.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA') pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable
indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it
has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at
which the City Council considers the item).
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Attachment A- Street Tree Designation List
Attachment B - Parkway Tree Designation List
Attachment C - Redlined version of G-1 Retention and Removal of City Trees
Attachment D - Redlined Version of G-6 Maintenance and Planting of Parway Trees
Attachment E - Resolution Amending City Council Policy G-1
Attachment F - Resolution Amending City Council Policy G-6
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City of Newport Beach ATTACHMENT A
Street Tree Designation List
UNIT STREET ID HOA FROM TO BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME
29 ANACAPA DR Fashion Island 1300 1300 Ficus rubiginosa 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
47 BALBOA BLVD E 600 2100 Syngrus mmanzofana 1.Queen Palm
48 BALBOA BLVD W 1000 1500 Metrosidems excelsus 1.New Zealand Christmas Tree
49 BALBOA BLVD W Median 1000 3200 Washingtonia robusta 1.Mexican Fan Palm
77 BLUE KEY Harbor View Hills South 3600 3734 Magnolia grandfflors'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
78 BLUE WATER DR Broadmoor 2501 2825 Magnolia grandfflora'SI Mary' 1,Magnolia,SL Mary's
82 BOMBERO ST Fashion Island Boo 800 Ficus rubiginosa 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
88 BRIGHTON RD Cameo Shores 4501 4651 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
BUCK GULLY OR Harbor View Hills South 4000 4001 Magnolia grardiFlom'Liftle Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
100 CAMDEN DR Parkway Cameo Shores 4501 4699 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
101 CAMDEN DR Slope Cameo Shares 4500 4599 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
102 CAMEO HIGHLANDS DR Cameo Highlands 500 735 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
103 CAMEO SHORES RD Parkway Cameo Shores 101 346 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
104 CAMEO SHORES RD Slope Cameo Shores 100 350 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
117 CATAMARAN DR Harbor View Hills South 3400 3630 Magnolia gramonflumLittle Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
335 COAST HWY E 1600 1600 i.Bauhinia blakeana 1.Hong Kong Orchid
2.Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 2.King Palm
336 COAST HWY E 2200 3934 1.Bauhinia blakeana 1.Hong Kong Orchid
2.Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 2.King Palm
337 COAST HWY E 4001 4401 1.Bauhinia blakeana 1.Hang Kong Orchid
2.Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 2.King Palm
338 COAST HWY E 4104 4400 1.Bauhinia blakeana 1.Hang Kong Orchid
2.Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 2.King Palm
339 COAST HWY E Median 300 2100 1.Bauhinia blakeana 1.Hang Kong Orchid
2.Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 2.King Palm
138 CORTLAND DR Cameo Highlands 45W 4839 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
CROWN DR Even Harbor View Hills 2720 2740 Magnolia grandiflom'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
140 CROWN DR Parkway Harbor View Hills 2501 2735 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
DE ANZA DR Magnolia grandfflora'cultivar'
DORCHESTER RD Cameo Highlands 4500 4833 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
168 EBBTIDE RD Even Harbor View Hills 2700 2700 Magnolia grendiflom'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
169 EBBTIDE RD Parkway Harbor View Hills 1100 2915 Magnolia grandfflora'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
178 EVENING CANYON RD 301 365 Erythnna caffre 1.Coral Tree
181 FAIRFIELD OR Parkway Cameo Shores 4501 4645 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
182 FAIRFIELD OR Slope Cameo Shores 4500 4500 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
FARALLON OR Fashion Island 1900 2101 Ficus rubiginosa 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
200 GARRETT DR Parkway Cameo Highlands 501 725 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
201 GARRETT DR Slope Cameo Highlands 500 500 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
205 GOLDENROD AVE 200 721 Washingtonia robusta 1.Mexican Fan Palm
206 GOLDENROD AVE Harbor View Hills 900 1133 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
HAMPDEN RD Even Cameo Shores 4500 4700 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
217 HAMPDEN RD Parkway Cameo Shores 4501 4717 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
224 HARBOR VIEW DR Parkway Harbor View Hills 2500 3007 Magnolia grendiflom'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
225 HARBOR VIEW DR Slope Harbor View Hills 2800 3101 Magnolia grandfflora'Little Gam' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
229 HELIOTROPE AVE -7 200 721 1.Magnolia grandfflora'Little Gem' 1,Magnolia,Little Gem
2.Howea Fosteriana 2,Kentia Palm
230 HERON WAY Harbor View Hills South 1300 1325 Magnolia grandfflora'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
242 INLET ISLE OR Harbor View Hills South 3701 4012 Magnolia grandfflora'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
250 IRVINE AVE Median 1.Phoenix dactylifera 1.Data palm
2.Spathodea campanulata 2.African tulip
254 ISLAND VIEW DR Broadmoor 2501 2727 1.Magnolia,little flora'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Stflom'Lit le Gem'
2 Howe.Fosteriana 2.Hawes Fosteriana
256 JAMBOREE RD 500 600 1.Tsbetnes avellanadae 2. 1.Lavender Trumpet
Liquidambarstymcillua'Rotundiloba' 2.Runr leaf Sweet Gum
257 JAMBOREE RD Median 800 900 1.Tabebuia avallaneand 2 1,Lavender Trumpet
Liquidambar styraciflue'Rotundiloba' 2.Rcdnd1eaf Sweet Gum
258 JAMBOREE RD Median 1100 1500 1.Tabebuia avellanedae 2. 1.Lavender Trumpet
Liquidambarstyraciflua'Rotundiloba' 2.Roundleaf Sweet Gum
261 KEEL DR Harbor View Hills South 1200 1537 Magnolia grandfflora'Little Gem' 1,Magnolia,Little Gem
265 KEY BAY Harbor View Hills South 3800 3930 Magnolia grandiflom'LIHIe Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
266 KEY VIEW Harbor View Hills South 1436 1456 Magnolia grandfflore'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
267 KEY WEST lHarpor View Hills South i 1200 1 224 Magnolia grandfflora'Life Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
LIGHTHOUSE LN Broadmoor 2500 2828 Magnolia grandfflora'St Mary' 1.Magnolia,SL Mary's
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City of Newport Beach
Street Tree Designation List
281 MACARTHUR BLVD 1.Magnolia grandiflore'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
2.Liquidamber styraci lua'Rotundilaba' 2.Roundleaf Sweet Gum
287 MARGUERITE AVE 200 721 Archontopoenix cunninghamiana 1.King Palm
288 MARGUERITE AVE 1600 1740 Archontopoenix cunninghamiana 1.King Palm
289 MARGUERITE AVE Even 1520 1520 Archontopoenix cunninghamiana 1.King Palm
296 MILFORD DR Cameo Shores 101 345 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
305 MORNING CANYON RD 318 342 Erythrina ca9ra 1.Coral Tree
313 NEWPORT BLVD 100 1 1. Lipuane tipu 1.Lou
2.Tristani launna 2.Tristani.Laurin.
3.Washingtonia mbusta 3.Mexican Fan Palm
314 NEWPORTBLVD 2600 33001. Tipuana tipu 1.Tipu
2.Tristani laurina 2.Tristani.Laurin.
3 Washingtonia mbusta 3.Mexican Fan Palm
315 NEWPORT CENTER DR 100 900 Washinglomar mbusta 1.Mexican Fan Palm
316 NEWPORT CENTER DR 1000 1200 Washington.mbusta 1.Mexican Fan Palm
317 NEWPORT CENTER DR Median 100 900 Washingtonle mbusta 1.Mexican Fan Palm
318 NEWPORT CENTER DR Median 1000 1200 Washingtonia robusta 1.Mexican Fan Palm
ORRINGTON RD Parkway Cameo Shores 4500 4645 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
332 ORRINGTON RD Slope Cameo Shores 4510 4510 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
333 OUTRIGGER DR Harbor View Hills South 1200 1430 Magnolia grandiflore'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
PARK GREEN DR Harbor View Hills South 3601 3907 Magnolia grantliflora'Little Gem 1,Magnolia,Little Gem
%6 PEBBLE DR Parkway Harbor View Hills 2700 2921 Magnolia grandiftme the Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
357 PEBBLE DR Slope Harbor View Hills 2800 2800 Magnolia grandiFlom'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
359 PERHAM RD Parkway Cameo Shores 4501 4645 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
360 PERHAM RD Slope Cameo Shores 4500 4500 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
448 QUIET COVE 3400 3449 Geyer.parvillora 1.Australian Willow
ROCKFORD PL Cameo Highlands 500 521 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
456 ROCKFORD RD Cameo Highlands 500 721 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
458 ROXBURY RD Cameo Shores 4500 4646 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
462 SALT AIR CIS Broadmoor 2501 2601 Magnolia grandiflore'St Mary' 1.Magnolia,St.Mary's
463 SALT AIR DR Odd Broadmoor 1301 1301 Magnolia grandiFlom'St Mary' 1.Magnolia,SL Mary's
464 SALT AIR DR Slope Broadmoor 1300 1320 Magnolia grandiflors'St Mary' 1.Magnolia,St.Mary's
466 SAN CLEMENTE DR Fashion Island 850 901 Ficus mbiginosa 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
481 SAN MIGUEL DR Fashlon Island 300 366 Ficus mbiginosa 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
482 SAN MIGUEL DR Fashion Island 1600 2601 Ficus rubiginosa 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
483 SAN NICOLAS DR Fashion Island 500 567 Ficus rubiginosa 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
484 SAND KEY Harbor View Hills South 1200 1235 Magnolia grandiFlom'Little Gem' 1,Magnolia,Little Gem
486 SANDCASTLE DR Harbor View Hills South 850 1555 Magnolia grandiflore'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
487 SANDPIPER DR Parkway Harbor View Hills 1010 1106 Magnolia grantliflora'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
488 SANDPIPER DR Slope Harbor View Hills 1015 1101 Magnolia grandiflore'Llttie Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
490 SANDUNE LN Harbor View Hills South 3800 3930 Magnolia grandiflore'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
492 SANTA BARBARA DR Fashion Island 870 1001 Ficus Nbiginoss 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
493 SANTA CRUZ DR Fashion Islantl 800 901 Ficus rubiginosa 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
SANTA MARIA RD Fashion Island Ficus rubiginosa 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
495 SANTA ROSA DR Fashion Island 1500 1501 Ficus mbiginosa 1.Rusty Leaf Fig
498 SAUSALITO DR Harbor View Hills South 2,100 3621 Magnolia grandiflom'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little.Gem
SEA LN Harbor View Hills 900 950 Magnolia grandiFlom'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
501 SEABREEZE LN Harbor View Hills South 3400 3631 Magnolia grantlflora'Lille Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
502 SEACREST DR Harbor View Hills South 1200 1533 Magnolia grandiFlom'Little Gem' 1,Magnolia,Little Gem
512 SETTING SUN DR Parkway Harbor View Hills 2701 3007 Magnolia grandiflore'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
513 SETTING SUN DR Slope Harbor View Hills 2700 3000 Magnolia grantliflora'Lima Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
533 SURFVIEW LN Harbor View Hills South 3500 3620 Magnolia grandiflore'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
534 SURREY DR Cameo Highlands 4500 4824 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
544 TILLER WAY Harbor View Hills South 900 1039 Magnolia grandiflore'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
546 TOPSIDE LN Harbor View Hills South 3798 4015 Magnolia grandiFlom'Lilly,Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
550 TREMONT LN Slope Cameo Shores 4500 4600 Bauhinia variegate 1.Purple Orchid
571 WATERFRONT DR 2200 2220 Schinus Moll. California Pepper
574 WAYNE RD Cameo Highlands 4500 4621 Bauhinia vanegata 1.Purple Orchid
580 WHITE SAILS WAY Harbor View Hills 1000 1133 Magnolia grandiflore'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
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ATTACHMENT
City of Newport Beach
Parkway Tree Designation List
Pkwy Botanical Name Common Name Height Spread Type Water 24" 36" 48" Notes
Size Needs' Avail. Avail. Avail.
2'+ Archontophoenix cunninghamiana King Palm 40 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
2'+ Chionanthus retusus X Chinese Fringe Tree 20 15 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
2'+ Heteromeles arbutifolia California Holly 20 15 Evergreen L No No No Available-15 Gal
2'+ Photinia X frasen Fraser Photinia 20 10 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
2'+ Prunus cerasifera'Newport' Newport Plum 15 10 Deciduous Yes No No
2'+ Prunus cemsifera'Purple Pony' Dwarf Purple Leafed Plum 15 10 Deciduous Yes No No
2'+ Rhaphiclepe"Majestic Beauty" Indian Hawthorne 15 10 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
2'+ Tabebuia chrysotricha Yellow Trumpet Tree 25 20 Deciduous M Yes No No
2'+ Trachycarpus fortunei Windmill Palm 30 10 1 Evergreen M Yes I Yes Yes
2'+ Tristania laurna(Tristaniopsis laurina) Water Gum 20 10 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
3'+ Betula pendula European White Birch 40 25 Deciduous H Yes Yes Yes
3'+ Brahea armata Mexican Blue Palm 30 15 Evergreen L Yes No No
3'+ Brahea edulis Guadalupe Palm 30 10 Evergreen L No Yes No
3'+ Cercis canadensis'Forest Pansy' Forest Pansy Redbud 15 10 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
3'+ Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud 15 10 Deciduous L Yes Yes No
3'+ Chitalpa tashkentensis Chitalpa 25 25 Deciduous L Yes Yes No
31+ Eryobotrya deflem no fruit Bronze Loquat 25 25 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
3'+ Heteromeles arbutgolia Toyon Tree 15 10 Evergreen L No No No Available-15 Gal
3'+ Howea forsterana Kentia Palm 35 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
31+ Hymenesporum flavum Sweelshade 40 20 Evergreen M No No No Available-15 Gal
3'+ Ilex altaclarensis'Wilsonii' Wilson Holly 20 15 Evergreen M Yes No No
31+ Lagerstmemia indica Indian Tribes' Crape Myrtle 25 20 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
31+ Livislona chinensis Chinese Fountain Palm 20 10 Evergreen M Yes No No
31+ Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' Little Gem Magnolia 20 15 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
31+ Maytenus boaria Mayten Tree 20 15 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
31+ Rhus integnfolia Lemonade Berry 10 10 1 Evergreen VL I No No No Available-15 Gal
31+ Rhus lancea African Sumac 25 20 Evergreen L Yes No No
31+ Syagrus romanzoffana Queen Palm 50 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
31+ Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm 90 20 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
41+ Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree 20 20 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
41+ Brachychiton populeneus Bottle tree 50 40 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
4'+ Callistemon citrinus Lemon Bottlebrush 25 20 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
4-+ Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush 25 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
4'+ Cassia leptophylla Gold Medallion tree 25 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
4'+ Eucalyptus flcifolia Red Flowering Gum 40 40 Evergreen M Yes No No
4'+ Geijera parvifolia Australian Willow 40 25 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
4'+ Laurus noblis Grecian Laurel 40 30 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
4'+ Spathodea campanulam African Tulip Tree 30 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
4'+ Stenocarpus sinuatus Firewheel Tree 25 15 Evergreen M Yes No No
5'+ Agonis flexuosa Peppermint Tree 35 35 Evergreen L Yes No Yes
51+ Albizia julibnssin Silk Tree 40 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
5'+ Bauhinia variegata(purpurea) Purple Orchid Tree 30 20 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
51+ Brachychiton acerfolius Flame Tree 40 30 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
51+ Calodendron capense Cape Chestnut 40 40 Deciduous M Yes No No
5'+ Erythrina americans E.coralloides) Naked Coral Tree 30 30 Deciduous L Yes Yes No
51+ Eucalyptus sideroxylon Red or Pink Ironbark 60 40 Evergreen L Yes No No
51+ Fraxinus oxycarpa'Raywood' Raywood Ash 35 30 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Ginkgo biloba'Fruitless' Maidenhair Tree 60 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
51+ Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda 40 50 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
51+ Koelreutena paniculata Goldenrain Tree 25 25 Deciduous L Yes Yes I Yes
5'+ Lyonolhamnus floribundus Catalina Ironwood 50 30 Evergreen VL Yes No No
51+ Magnolia grandiflora'Russett' Russett Magnolia 20 15 1 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
51+ Magnolia grandiflore'Saint Mary' Saint Mary Magnolia 25 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Magnolia grandiflora'Samuel Sommer' Samuel Sommer Magnolia 40 30 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
51+ Magnolia grandiflora.'Majestic Beauty' Majestic Beauty Magnolia 40 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
51+ Melaleuca linnarifolia Flaxleaf Paperbark 30 30 Evergreen L Yes No No
5'+ Melaleuca quinquinerva(virididfolia) Catapult Tree 40 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
51+ Metrosederos excelsa New Zealand Christmas Tree 40 40 Evergreen M Yes No No
51+ Pinus eldanca(brutia) Afghan Pine 60 50 Evergreen L Yes I Yes I Yes
Water requirements per WUCOLS (Water Use Classifications of Landscape Species)by California Coastal Commission, August 2000 16-6
City of Newport Beach
Parkway Tree Designation List
Pkwy Botanical Name Common Name Height Spread Type Water 24" 36" 48" Notes
Size Needs' Avail. Avail. Avail.
5'+ Pistachia chinensis Chinese Pistache 40 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Podocarpus macrophyllus Yew Pine 50 50 Evergreen M Yes No No
5'+ Prunus ilicifolia subsp.lyonii Catalina Cherry 30 30 Evergreen VL No No No Available-15 Gal
5'+ Pyrus betulaefolia'Southwonh' Dancer Pear 25 20 Deciduous Yes Yes No
5'+ Pyrus calleryana'Aristocrat' Aristocrat Pear 30 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Pyrus calleryana'Chanticleer' Chanticleer Pear 35 20 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Pyrus calleryana'Redspire' Redspire Pear 35 25 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Quercus douglasii Blue Oak 50 50 Deciduous VL Yes Yes No
5'+ lQuercus ilex Holly Oak 50 50 1 Evergreen L Yes I Yes Yes
5'+ Sapium seblerum Chinese Tallow Tree 40 35 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
5'+ Sophora japonica'Regent' Chinese Scholar Tree 40 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
5'+ Tabebuia avellanedae(lpe) Pink Trumpet Tree 30 30 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
81+ Araucaria helerophylla Norfolk Island Pine 80 30 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
8'+ Brachychiton discolor Pink Flame Tree 70 50 Semi L No No No Available-15 Gal
8'+ Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Tree 50 60 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Erythrina caffra Kaffirboom Coral Tree 40 40 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
8'+ Eucalyptus maculam Spoiled Gum 75 40 Evergreen M Yes No No
8'+ Fraxinus velutina'Modesto' Modesto Ash 50 30 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Koelreuteria bipinnala Chinese Flame Tree 50 50 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Litwcambar slyracfflua'Rotundiloba' Round Leafed Sweetgum 60 35 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
8'+ Lophostemon confenus Brisbane Box 60 40 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine 80 50 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Pinus pines Italian Stone Pine 60 40 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Pinus torreyana Torrey Pine 70 40 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
81+ Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree 70 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
8'+ Platanus mexicana Mexican Sycamore 60 40 1 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
8'+ Platanus racemosa California Sycamore 60 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
81+ Podocarpus gradlior(Afrocarpus Fern Pine 60 60 Evergreen Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Quercus agrralia Coast Live Oak 70 80 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Quercus engelmannii Engleman Oak 60 80 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
8'+ Quercus virginiana Southern Live Oak 60 80 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Schinus molle California Pepper 40 50 Evergreen VL Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Sequoia sempervirens'Aptos Blue' Aptos Blue Redwood 60 30 Evergreen H Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Tipuana tipu Tipu Tree 50 60 Semi M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Ulmus pruvrolia "Drake"Chinese Elm 1 60 60 Semi M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Zelkova serrate Sawleaf Zelkova 40 40 Deciduous L Yes Yes No
Water requirements per WUCOLS (Water Use Classifications of Landscape Species)by California Coastal Commission, August 2000 2 6-7
ATTACHMENT C
RETENTION, REMOVAL, AND MAINTENANCE OF CITY TREES
GOAL OF POLICY
To establish and maintain appropriate diversity in tree species and age classes to provide
a stable and sustainable urban forest with an inventory that the City can reasonably
maintain in a healthy and safe condition. To require that in approving
any tree removal or reforestation request, the PWEAParks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission ("Commission ") shall find that the tree removal request will not adversely
impact the overall inventory, diversity and age of the City's Urban Forest.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish definitive standards for the retention, removal,
maintenance, reforestation, tree trimming standards, and supplemental trimming of City
trees. City trees are an important part of the character and charm of the entire City and
provide environmental benefits as well. Regular care, trimming, root pruning,
maintenance, and programmed replacement are necessary to preserve this charm while
at the same time protecting views consistent with City Council Policy G-3, providing
personal safety, and preventing public and private property damage.
The City classifies public trees in one of three categories: Special City Trees, Problem City
Trees, and All of e tandard City Trees.
I. SPECIAL CITY TREES
It is the City's policy to retain Special City tree frees ("Special Trees'I categorized as
Landmark, Dedicated, or Neighborhood treeseh, because they have historical
significance, and/or contribute to, and give character to, a location or to an entire
neighborhood. Landmark, Dedicated, and Neighborhood trees are identified by species
in Attachment 1, and shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as Special Trees. Trees
within these three categories shall be identified, mapped, recorded and administered by
staff for the Park u,...,hes'; c- n ee-r,...+:,..-. Commission ._ The Commission
shall review the Special Tree list at a minimum on an annual basis and forward
recommendations for additions or deletions to the City Council for approval.
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G-1
Landmark Trees are identified as those individual Special Trees that possess historical
significance by virtue of their size, age, location, or species.
Dedicated Trees are Special Trees donated for or in the memory of specific individuals or
organizations.
Neighborhood Trees are Special Trees that by their unusual size, number, species, or
location lend a special character to a residential, commercial, or business area.
All Special Trees shall be retained, unless there are overriding problems; which will
require their removal such as death, disease, interference with infrastructure, or the
creation of a hazardous situation, which ich require their rpmRval . Prior to considering €er
anythe removal of a2ny Special Tree(s), the r' ' --vi•esMunicipal Operations
Director, or designee, shall prepare a report identifying and implementing specific
treatment to retain the tree(s). If specific treatment is unsuccessful or impractical in
retaining a tree(s) then a full staff report shall be made to the Commission before any
further action considering removal is taken. Prior to any removal of Special Tree(s), the
City must comply with the noticing provisions of the Removal of City Trees
sectienSection set forth in Section W.A. of this Policy, unless a Special Tree is considered
so hazardous tw was to necessitate an emergency removal. Any suet}
In the ' — - ' c _.•" irpt#Ar andcase of emergency
removals, the RiskLandscape Manager r the City ManagerArborist
shall have the authority to direct the removal of a hazardous tree.
Long term, most trees reach maturity and decline, and will be replaced one-for-one with
the same species or the closest equivalent wherever possible.
During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair activity requiring root pruning, all steps
shall be taken to retain Special Trees. If tree roots are to be pruned in association with
sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements, sufficient timing in advance must be planned
to ensure that pruning will not destabilize or kill the tree. If both sides of a Special Tree's
roots are to be pruned, one side should be pruned 6six months to a year in advance of the
other side depending upon the species and other related factors. If root pruning methods
are not practical and/or critical to the health of the tree, then alternate or special
hardscape improvements should be considered by the City in order to retain the tree
providing that costs are reasonable. All proposed root pruning or other tree treatment
shall be assessed valuated and approved by the Urban Forester C ity Arborist.
Special Trees may be considered for removal in conjunction with a City Council_
approved beautification project utilizing the Removal of City Trees procedures noted in a
subsequent seed Section W.A. of thethis Policy.
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IL PROBLEM CITY TREES
A Problem C�Tree ("Problem Tree') is defined as a tree that by virtue of its species
causes excessive hardscape or utility damage due to its excessive root system. The
following trees are defined as Problem Trees:
• Ficus nitida (Indian Laurel Fig)
• Ficus rubiginosa (Rusty Leaf Fig)
• Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig)
• Erythrina caffra (Kaffirboom Coral Tree)
• Fraxinus uhdei (Shamel Ash)
• Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Carrotwood)
• Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweet Gum)
• Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper)
Problem Trees shall not be designated as C�parkway trees on the r esig..ted Street
Tree DesiQnatoin List of City Council Policy G-6, unless they are Special Trees.
Problem Trees that are not designated Special Trees may be removed for the following
reasons:
A. The City treeProblem Tree has had a repeated history of damaging public or
private sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences,
underground utilities, or foundations based on City records or other competent
and reliable authority. Water or sewer steppageblockage that results from tree
roots and causes significant documented private property damage (greater
than $500.00) shall be sufficient criterion for tree removal.-; or
B. The eeProblem Tree has had a repeated history of significant interference
with street or sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the City to
alleviate repeated damage:; or
C. The eeProblem Tree has created, in the opinion of the 1 T-, Lily
Arborist, a view impediment that cannot be resolved by normal nor alternative
tree trimming procedures.
Problem Trees may be proposed for removal by either staff or private property owners.
The Municipal Operations Director has the authority to remove Problem Trees _, �
thy, No more than 25050 Problem Trees may be removed per year by staff
under these criteria without special approval of the Par-es, Beaekes, a_a 44eer,. gfflA
Commission. in remeixals , der- c..etio,., n 4_ u ..bee ne more than ene of three
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parkway tT-ees in a continuous rew may be removed in a 4ffee year period without a
Replacement trees of a 2436-inch box size mayshall be planted if funding, availability
growth space permits.
Staff is responsible for notifying the adjacent property owner, the legally established
homeowners association, if applicable, and the Councilperson of the district where the
removal is
proposed, if applieable, of the intent to remove a Problem Tree. The decision by the Cry
Manager-Municipal Operations Director to remove a problem tree is final unless called up
by at least one Councilperson. The groan FeresterCity Arborist shall report the removal
of Problem Trees on a monthly basis to the Commission. The cost to remove and replace
Problem Trees will be the sole responsibility of the eityCity based on funding, availability
ef fundingand growth space, with the exception of Category C (view), which is the sole
responsibility of the applicant.
III. ALL T�^ STANDARD CITY TREES
A City tree which is located on Cit3: real propert�: (parkways, parks, other City-owned
property) and not designated as a Special or Problem Tree is designated as :a,a ^'z m-Othera
Standard City Tree: ("Standard Tree!". It is the City's policy to retain All Other tandard
Trees unless removal is necessary for one of the following reasons:
A. The City tree has had a repeated history of damaging public or private sewers,
water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities, or
foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable authority.
Water or sewer stappageblockage that results from tree roots and causes
significant public or private property damage (greater than $500.00) shall be
sufficient criterion for tree removal:; or
B. The City tree has had a repeated history—of significant interference with street or
sidewalk drainage.; or
C. The City tree is dead, diseased, dying, or hazardous, and presents a liability to
the City. A dead tree is one that has been assessed by the r TCfty
Arborist and found to have deceased. Diseased trees are defined as those trees
that cannot be cured by current arboricultural methods, are in an advanced state
of decline, and have no prospect of recovery. Dying trees are those that have no
prospect of recovery. Hazardous trees are defined as those that are defective,
have a potential to fail, and would cause damage to persons and property upon
failure. The 1;rban Arborist will perform a hazard assessment
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whenever a tree is identified as hazardous. The assessment will identify:
structural defects of the tree, parts of the tree most likely to fail, targets where
imminent personal injury or property damage may result with tree failure, and
procedures or actions necessary to abate the hazard. After assessment, the UFba
Farest.-FQty Arborist will expeditiously convey his written findings and
recommendations to the Risk _Mang ~Municipal Operations Director for
evaluation. If the Risk Manager cipal Operations Director agrees with the
T T�City Arborist findings to remove a tree, the hazardous tree will be
removed without further delay. In the case of imminent tree failure, the Par-lis
ffla Trees Maintenance Superintend ntLandscape Manager or the Urbap
FerestCity Arborist shall have the authority to direct the removal of a
hazardous tree-. or
D. The tree(s) have been requested to be removed in conjunction with a City
Council-approved City, commercial, neighborhood, or community association
beautification program:; or
E. The City Manager, upon the advice of the CPper-al Operations
Director, City Attorney, Risk Manager or the Traffic Engineer, shall have the
authority to remove individual Problem or AA OthefStandard Trees to resolve
claims or safety issues.
IV.REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
The initiation to remove City tree(s) may be made by the staff of the
General Sery ees Municipal Operations and/or Public Works Departments, a legally
established community association, or a private property owner by Makin gsubmittin,g an
application to the Genera' Se°vieesMunicipal Operations Director, utilizing the City tree
Tree Removal form available on the City's website: www.new]2ortbeachca.gov.
The City will replace all trees removed in accordance with the Standard Trees removal
criteria on a one for one basis, as funding, availability and owth
space permits. Replacement trees will be a minimum of a 36" boxed size. If 36" boxed
trees are not available,— or funding or space constraints prevent planting of a large tree,
then a minimum of a 24" boxed tree will be planted. The full costs of removal and
replacement of all City Tree(s) will be the sole responsibility of the City, unless an
applicant voluntarily pays for a new tree(s), or desires to upgrade to a box size larger
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than 36" planted as a replacement, then the resident will be responsible for the difference
in price.
A. Removal of Special City Trees
• Special Trees may be considered for removal under the previsions of
thissame criteria as Standard Trees in Section previdedIV.C. (Removal of
Standard Trees) if a special report, prepared by the General
6er-vieesMunicipal Operations Director and approved by the City Manager, is
provided to the Commission detailing the necessity of removal and any
specific previous treatment of the tree.
• Removal of a Special Tree(s) is initiated by submitting an application utilizing
the City Tree Removal form, which must be approved by the City Manager.
After receipt of the application, a Tree Inspection Report shall be prepared by the Q#fLs
Urban Forester (Attach neRt "City Arborist to determine if the tree(s) meets the criteria
outlined
• the ..be , nn Other- City Trees—., for consideration for removal.-
outlined in Section IV C.
• Simultaneously, the City Arborist shall determine whether in his/her
judgment additional specific treatment can be initiated to retain the tree
provided the costs are reasonable.
• If a tree(s) is to be removed, the tree(s) will be posted at least 30 days prior to
the removal with a sign notifying the public that they have the right to
appeal. The sign shall also note a staff contact. flw- T 1_i.. A :-PRr...t,._ shall
The City Arborist shall also provide a notice of the proposed tree removal to the adjacent
• property owner (if not the applicant), the private property owners
immediately— adjacent to the applicant's property, and the appropriate
community association if applicable, (not applicable to the emergency
removal of hazardous trees under Item C nor to trees that meet the criteria of
Item E in
];all detep-m-i..e ;vh,.t>,,,,. :., his/her ju dg- -PERt , ddit:,.....1 specific tr-eat.aent
ean be irdtiated to retain the tree provided the costs are reasonable. If a tree(s)
is to be reffieved, the 4+ee(s) w4l be t9ested at least 30 days 19rier to the
remeval with a sign netifying the publie that they have the right ef appeat
Section III (Standard Trees
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Services Director or designee ceneurs, then the applicant, the adjoining
• Once a recommendation is made by the City Arborist and the Landscape
Manager to the Municipal Operations Director or designee and the Director
concurs, then the al2plicant, the adjoining owners, private property owners on
either side of the street within 500' in each direction of the tree location and a
legally established community association, if applicable, shall be notified of
the decision to remove or retain the treed s at least 30 days e€before the
proposed removal. A legally established community association is
responsible for notification of all association members pursuant to their
established procedure. The General Sefviees Di+eete�-er- a designee, sha44
all #ees fRr FeRleval, except for those trees categorized in
Paragraph Q (Elead, diseased, or dying trees) or Paragraph E (claims and
to the Cennnissien. The Ceo:ffnissien, in eensidering any appeal-, sha4l
well as any unique faetors 14deh may be pertinent to the removal er retention
eal4ed up by at least one Cenneilmember- er-the City Manager-.
The rPn,ral cprvicies Department will delay tree Municipal Operations
Director, or a designee, shall prepare a staff report for a regularly scheduled
Commission meeting of all trees recommended for removalfsj-€er�,
except for those trees categorized as Item C. (dead, diseased, or dig trees)
or Item E (claims and safety issues) in Section III (Standard City Trees).
•
Any ppeal to the Council regarding a Commission tree decision must be
received by the Municipal Operations Director no later than 14 calendar days
following the date of the Commission decision in ,._a.._ to allew time for-
G..... eil_..,...+ber of the Ci> . The Municipal Operations Director will delay
any tree removals until the appeal period has expired or until the
Commission has acted upon the appeal.
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• The full costs of removal and replacement of Special Tree(s) will be the sole
responsibility of the City, unless an applicant voluntarily12ays for a new
tree(s), or with the exception of Category C (view) in Section II, which is the
sole responsibility of the applicant.
B. Removal of Problem City Trees
• Problem Trees may be proposed for removal by either City staff, a legally
established community association, or private property owners by written
application utilizing the City Tree Removal form. The Municipal Operations
Director has the authority to remove Problem Trees.
• No more than 50 Problem Trees may be removed per year by staff without
special approval of the Commission.
• No more than one of three problem parkway trees in a continuous row may
be removed in a one year without a hearing before the Commission.
Replacement trees of a 36" boxed size shall be planted if funding permits.
• Staff is responsible for notifying in advance, if applicable, the adjacent
property owner, the legally established homeowners association, and the
Councilperson of the district where the removal is proposed of the intent to
remove a Problem Tree.
• The decision by the Municipal Operations Director to remove a problem tree
is final unless called up by at least one Councilperson. The City Arborist
shall report the removal of Problem Trees on a monthly basis to the
Commission.
• The cost to remove and replace Problem Trees will be the sole responsibility
of the City based on availability of funding, with the exception of Category C
(view) in Section II, which is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
C. Removal of Standard City Trees
• The initiation to remove a Standard Tree(s) may be made by the staff of the
Municipal Operations and/or Public Works Departments, a legally
established community association, or a private property owner by
submitting an application to the Municipal Operations Director, utilizing the
City Tree Removal form.
• After receipt of the application, a Tree Inspection Report shall be prepared by
the City Arborist to determine if the tree(s) meets the criteria for
consideration for removal as outlined in the above Section III (Standard City
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Trees). The City Arborist shall determine whether in his/her judgment
additional specific treatment can be initiated to retain the tree provided the
costs are reasonable.
• The City Arborist shall make a finding in regards to inappropriate tree
species for a specific location and forward to Landscape Manager Ball-the
iterrr. The authority to remove Standard Trees rests with the Municipal
Operations Director.
• Once a recommendation is made by the City Arborist and the Landscape
Manager to the Municipal Operations Director, or designee, and the Director
agrees with the recommendation, the City may remove the tree(s).
• Staff is responsible for notifying in advance, if applicable, the adjacent
property owner, the legally established community association, and the
Councilperson of the district where the removal is proposed of the intent to
remove a Standard Tree.
• Any appeal to the Commission regarding a tree decision must be received by
the Municipal Operations Director no later than 14 calendar days following
the date of the notice of intent. The Municipal Operations Director will delaX
any tree removals until the appeal period has expired or until the
Commission has acted upon an appeal.
• The City will replace all trees removed in accordance with the All wmci
C-AyEtandard Trees removal criteria on a one for one basis. _Replacement
trees will be a minimum of a 36" boxed size. If 36" boxed trees are not
available, or funding, or space constraints prevent planting of a large tree,
then a minimum of a 24" boxed tree will be planted. The Fi411 co,*; „c,.,.,.oval
and replacement of C.-....,;.,1 e-r All O-th- -r Tree(..) will be the sole respensibi4ty
If
resident/applicant desires to upgrade to a 48" boxed tree or larger, the
resident/applicant will be responsible for the difference in price.
• The full costs of removal and replacement of Standard Tree(s) will be the sole
responsibility of the City, unless an applicant voluntarily pays for a new
tree(s) or desires to upgrade to box size larger than 36" planted as a
replacement, then the applicant will be responsible for the difference in price.
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V. REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES
A-.-The of Reforestation
Reforestation is defined as the concept of systematically replacing Problem or A4I
94 Standard Trees which are creating hardscape and/or view problems and
cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the problem(s) they
create,,- or those which have reached their full life, and are declining in health,i or
are simply the wrong species of trees for the planted location ism-referred to as
referestafien. The Urban Ferester shall make a finding fey the latter eategary e
It is recognized and acknowledged that many City trees were planted many
years ago and in some cases were planted with specific species that when fully
mature cause damage to curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities. Within
the geographical boundaries of certain view neighborhoods, City street trees
may encroach into blue water views from public and private property depending
on the length of time since the trees were last trimmed, or the age and height of
the trees. _In other cases, the wrong species of tree was planted originally and
simply does not conform to the current treescape or represents a safety hazard.
sidewalk,
•• "' 'e- E)r lesF • ' The City Street Tree Designation List, whieh __.eeifies
~eeies fer e and the City stf� sParkway Tree Designation List
attached to City Council Policy G-6 reflect an effort by the City to
prescribe desiQnate appropriate tree species that will not cause future problems.
As-aThe City which understands the importance of trees and the beauty they
bring to a community, the-Cand desires to continually improve the urban
forest through reforestation._ In areas where City trees have been removed
through City initiation, the City will endeavor to replace the trees one for one
with the appropriate designated C-itystreet tree.
B. Application for Reforestation
Individual private property owners, as well as legally established community
associations, may apply for single or multiple tree reforestations in their
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respective area by submitting a request to the Genera' Sery cesMunicipal
Operations Director for consideration by the Commission that meets the
following requirements:
• The proposed area must have clearly defined contiguous geographical
boundaries that include the tree(s) proposed for removal and replacement,
street address(es), block number(s), or other geographical information. This
seetierrSection applies to individual and group requests.
• Residential communities, neighborhoods, or business organizations who
apply for reforestation must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60%
of the property owners within the area defined for reforestation. The petition
content must be approved and dated by City staff prior to distribution by the
petitioner. The staff-approved petition must be distributed by the petitioner
to a maximum of 30 private property owners (up to 15 contiguous private
property owners on both sides of the street up to 500' in either direction from
the location of the proposed reforestation). _Signatures by non-property
owners are not acceptable for petition purposes..-, and there may be no more
than one signature per property. All petition signatures shall be verified by
City staff for property owner status of the person(s) signing the petition. _As
an alternative to S--the above requirements, areas represented by a legally
established community association, may submit a resolution of the Board of
Directors formally requesting a reforestation with a statement that all
members of the community association having their residential views
affected, have been officially notified and given an appropriate opportunity
to respond before the Board voted on the request. _Individual private
property owners living within a legally established community association
area with mandatory association membership must petition for reforestation
through their respective association.
• Individual private property owners not residing within a legally established
community association area may submit individual requests for single or
multiple tree reforestations. The applicant must submit a petition signed by a
minimum of 60% of a maximum of 30 private property owners (up to 15
contiguous private properties on both sides of the street up to 500' in either
direction from the location of the proposed reforestation site) as well as the
endorsement of the appropriate homeowners'- association, if applicable. _The
petition content must be approved and dated by staff prior to distribution.
All petition signatures shall be verified by City staff for private property
owner status of the person(s) signing the petition.
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• A written agreement must be submitted to the Parks, Beaches,and Recreation
Commission by the petitioning sponsor (individual private property owner(s)
or group) to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and replacement of the
public tree(s) in advance of any removal activity. _The actual removal and
replanting will be coordinated by the CeiApr Municipal Operations
Department. The total costs shall include only the contractor's removal and
replacement costs and be paid in advance of any removal actions.
• The replacement tree(s) for reforestation shall be
appropriate tree that meets the criteria of the City's Street Trees)Desi n ation
List or the City Parkway Tree Designation List as identified in=
City Council Policy G-6, or the organization must request and obtain
approval from the Commission of the designation of a different tree species
prior to submitting any reforestation request for a tree species other than the
designated street tree.. Tom, or an appropriate species based on the
City Tree Designation Lists. This Section applies to individual or group
requests.
• There shall be a minimum of a one- for=one replacement of all trees removed
in reforestation projects._ Replacement trees shall be a minimum size of 36"
boxed trees, unless the parkway space will not accommodate a 36" boxed tree
or a tree cannot be planted due to planting restrictions contained in City
Council Policy G-6. _If there is not room for the replacement tree(s) at a
specific site as preser-ibeddesi nated by City Council Policy G-6, then the
replacement tree(s) shall be planted in a public area in the same
neighborhood at the option of the petitioner. _This seetionSection applies to
individual or group requests.
A.—Reforestation requests must be completed and submitted in a timely manner by
the petitioner. _Petitions that are dated more than 90 days asp t the
date stamped by staff before distribution will not be forwarded to the
Commission for consideration.
The completed reforestation application will go to the Commission to decide
whether to accept or deny the requested reforestation. The decision of the
Commission on reforestation requests will be considered final unless called
up by at least one Councilmember or the City Manager.
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The City shall require the proper care and watering of replacement trees by
the reforestation petitioner to ensure their proper growth and development as
outlined in City Council Policy G-6.
VI.TREE MAINTENANCE
Furthermore, no person shall tamper with City trees in vielation of Seefien 13.09 040 0
The City will endeavor to fund the care of the Urban
Forest to the highest level possible through the efficient use of regular tree trimming, root
pruning, root barrier and pesticide programs- in accordance with City Council Policy G-
6. Section 13.08.040 of the Municipal Code prohibits any person from tampering with
City trees.
VIL ENCROACHMENT AND DEMOLITION PERMITS
All encroachment permits (permits for private property development which are proposed
to encroach upon the City right of way) or demolition permits that involve the removal or
replacement of City tree(s) must be specifically noticed by the property owner to City
staff prior to the building and/or demolition permit process whenever possible. _The
proposed construction plans must indicate preservation of existing City trees wherever
possible (exemptexcept trees that are dead, dying, or in an advanced state of decline). If
the proposed development, a,.,..f.,.a b the G.....,._,.' Serv:ees P ee`e°, requires the
removal of City trees, the property owner must submit a tree removal r-, e form to the
General ServicesMunicipal Operations Director, shall—pay all related tree removal and
..,.,-,'..,.,... et+ ces"ne for one replacement) costs, and meet all provisions of City
Council Policies L-2 and L-6 and City 9rdnaiieesMunicipal Code Sections 13.08 and
13.09._Approval or disapproval of all tree removal/replacement requests associated with
encroachment and demolition permits will be the responsibility of the General
ServicesMunicipal Operations Director or a designee.
VIII. TREE TRIMMING STANDARDS
The City Council has adopted tree trimming cycles for trees of different ages and species.
Tree trimming cycles and trimming standards shall represent the maximum feasible
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frequency given current fiscal conditions. _Except as provided in the Supplemental
Trimming Section below, trimming shall be in accordance with the standards of the
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). _In those communities with a legally
established community association, periediealperiodic tree trimming with an -emphasis
on height reduction will be considered by the City h4erArborist upon written
request by the association.
IX. SUPPLEMENTAL TREE TRIMMING
The City will consider, , requests to trim certain trees more
frequently or to trim trees consistent with practices applied prior to the adoption of ISA
standards (to enhance public and private views, preserve required sight/distance
standards, or other public purposes) which are submitted by affected private property
owners or the board of a legally established community association and the request is
accompanied by a completed "Supplemental Tree Trimming Form' and full payment for
the requested tree trimming. However, since these practices often require 'topping' or
possible disfiguring of a tree(s) and are often aesthetically displeasing and injurious to a
tree, reforestation shall only—be considered when supplemental tree trimming is
impractical or infeasible as determined by the amity Arborist.
The General SepvieesMunicipal Operations Director shall establish procedures to
implement the supplemental trimming provisions of this Policy. An In areas with an
active homeowners= association, approval must be obtained from a legally established
association by the requester of supplemental tree trimming in afeas with an .e five
s—as.,odatioif the requested trimming is to be undertaken within the
association areaboundaries.
[Attachment 1- Special Trees]
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Adopted-May 9,1966 Amended- A "'.. 44, 4°°A_'-,-,- iuly 14,1997
Amended-August 14,1967 Amended 6(Administratively
Amended-November 9,1976 November 24,1997
Amended-November 12,1985 Amended August 10,1998
Amended-November 28,1988 November-2^, 'W7Amended-February 22,2000
Amended-March 14,1994 Amended Augtist 10,
Amended Pebi,, ,,R, 22 2000
A fla- ftfd d Apri127,2004
Amended-April 11,1994 Amended-October 11,2011
Amended-February 26,1996 Amended-September 8,2015
Formerly I-9
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ATTACHMENT D
MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING OF PARKWAY TREES
The City Council is vitally interested in beautification of City parkways. Public
cooperation in helping to develop and maintain healthy and attractive parkway trees is
encouraged.
I. MAINTENANCE OF PARKWAY TREES
The Gene°a'4eesMunicipal Operations Department will trim the parkway trees on
a rotation schedule. An effort will be made to trim the parkway trees on less than a
three-year cycle. If the rotation trimming is completed in less than three years, more
frequent trimming will be performed on certain trees and in view areas. Public safety
issues such as low branches and heavy foliage will be given priority over view
trimming. An effort will be made to trim parkway trees located in heavy summer traffic
areas during the fall and winter months.
trimming streets with flowering street trees during their blooming time. This Nvill app4-y
-- streets— having -- 4-0- ---—-- -- -- —- -- ----0 trees, net to ---- -- --- - trees -n a street.
Annual trimming of certain species of trees prone to wind damage will be done prior to
the winter season.
II. TREE QSTDESIGNATION LISTS
The City Council has adopted an official street tree list, the Street Tree Designation List,
which will be used by the Ge;zi,.,.,' -Ser icesMunicipal Operations Department to
determine species for replacement of trees removed from established parkways and for
planning purposes in all new subdivisions and reel..,,,... eRt in established park-ways.
The commercial developments. A second list, .••hiek is eR44 ed c,_,..., T.,.,, Pesignat O19
Qst-,the Parkway Tree Designation List, has been added as a specie palette for residents
to choose approved new and replacement trees based on the size of parkway available
for planting_
The Municipal Operations Director will have the authority to add species to the Street
and Parkway Tree Designation Lists, which will be revieNvedupdated on an annual
basis by the General Serviees Municipal Operations Department staff with any
me;a^ti^^° f,,,.°.ar-d .a W the-and reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission ("Commission') for —approval before adoption of any
,z1dati,...s by the City Council.
III. STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLANTING PARKWAY TREES
General Requirements
1. i72-hour notification shall be given to the .-ener-al Serviee Municipal
Operations Department staff prior to the initial installation of parkway trees for
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approval of species, material quality, and planting supervision. 24-hour notice
shall be given prior to all s-subsequent inspections as required.
2. -2. Relative pPosition of parkway trees is subject to approval by the Gener-al
ServieesMunicipal Operations Department, and any tree not properly placed will
be relocated at no cost to the City. In the interest of public safety, trees shall be
planted not less than:
• a 2515 feet back of beginning of curb returns at intersections.
• X10 feet from lamp standards.
• X10 feet from fire hydrants.
• d 105 feet from service walks or driveways.
• e-10 feet from meters and sewers.
• X25 feet from stop signs.
3. 3—Trees shall be a minimum container size of 236" size box.
• a.Condition: Plants shall be symmetrical, typical for variety and
species, healthy, vigorous, free from plant disease, insect pests and
shall have healthy, normal root system free from being root bound.
Trees shall not be pruned nor topped prior to delivery.
• l —. hispection: All plant material shall be subject to inspection and
approval by the General eesMunicipal Operations Department
staff prior to planting. The City has the right to reject any item offered
in its sole and absolute discretion.
• 4—Parkway Tree Planting: Per City Standards as found in the Tree
Planting Detail available on the City's website.
Soil Analysis Requirement for Land Developers
Developers may be required to submit a composite soil analysis completed by a
bona fide soil testing laboratory of soil to receive parkway trees at no cost to the
City. The location and number of soil samples shall be determined by the City.
Analysis shall include fertility level and organic content of the samples take. A
copy of the test results shall be forwarded directly to the General
ServieesMunicipal Operations Department staff a minimum of 60 days prior to
the scheduled planting of parkway trees.
PARKWAY TRUE PLANTING
l.rf ING
A. All tree planfing pits shall be dug with the bottom level width equal to tive times
the diameter ef the ball, and the depth 1 1/2 times the height ef the e0fitaiffer
fromwhieh the tree is planted.
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analysis,
1 .,.611 ..1 .11 L, hal; .lRR a,.a r..,41+1.
Q When sail analysis is not a requirement, nafive soil wi4i a eeRff:aer-eial fertil
approved by the Ge-4;pffal &24=viees Pepartment staff Shall hp fRr back-fill.
P. Set plants in eepAef of pit, in vertieal lqesi4en, 58 that EfffiVR 8f ball will be
„th finish grade afteF allowing for i.,ater:..g and setali,., and shall 1.,,..,. ♦1.,. samp
e8fktainer.
A 7«.. aFe „ depressed . ,.t., basin capable of Lolling 10 ..11 .,.E of . ,.t,. 147. tpr
,etti g the ,.,.a;,.,, root -ball a4id that all air pockets are removed.
Thereafter,F. If hatises af-e not eeealgied, trees shall be iva�ered ane week later-.Nvatering shall be doMe at ;veek intervals by the developer for a period of one
mi7aim-44M of seven feet in length. -Stake all trees; at time of planting by placing a
stake in the prepared hale Hid t9laeing the stake as preseribed by the
l A ,.t baff,ier approved by the General Services Tl..part,..,,nt staff,;ha11 1.,,
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installed.
IV.GUARANTEES
1. A. 2436" boxed trees shall be guaranteed as to growth and health for a period
of ninety—E90} days after final acceptance by the rte,,.. ,.,1 cemmvict-,Municipal
Operations Department staff.
2. B-.—Trees that fail to grow or are injured or damaged during planting
operations shall be replaced within 15 days after notification. Replacement
material shall be guaranteed asto be specified as original guaranteed material.
V. ESTABLISHED PARKWAYS
A ppli Rt must.-
1_ For all City Trees in established parkways, adjacent
property owners and/or applicants must:
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• Choose from the species listed on the Street Tree Designation List
where it applies, or from the Parkway Tree Designation List for all
other areas for planting,new and replacement trees.
• Accept responsibility for watering and fertilizing new trees.
• B. If an applicant has questions regarding the street tree program they
s>,e la ntae. the Urban FeresterContact the City Arborist at (949)
644-3083 or send a written request for one or more parkway trees or
questions regarding this Policy to: Attn: Urban erCity Arborist,
P. O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, California 92659-1768.
-1-2. The Cityof Newpart Beaeh will:
• A.—Approve species, location, and spacing of tree planting.
• &--Furnish, install, stake, and initially fertilize new trees (exception
would be trees planted in accordance with City Code 13.09.010).
• Prune and spray tree as required.
• P-.-Approve type of root barriers for installation.
• E-.—Assume trimming responsibilities.
VI.PARKWAYS IN ESTABLISHED RETAIL COMMERCIAL/OFFICE CENTERS
Parkway street trees that are removed because they are diseased or have damaged
property may be replaced with the same species of trees (armor a species other than the
designated street tree) provided (a) the parkway street tree is located adjacent to or
within an established retail commercial/office development; (b) replacement with the
same species will maintain the appearance of the streetscape and/or ensure consistency
with an established landscape masterplan adopted by the adjoining landowner; (c) the
parkway street trees have a history of little or no hardscape damage nor injury claims
related to hardscape damage caused by the tree; and (d) the property owner has agreed
in writing to repair or pay the cost of repair/and or replacement of hardscape or
underground utilities damaged by the new trees.
Adopted- November 22, 1982 Amended - April 13,2004
Amended-November 14, 1983 Amended - August 24, 2004
Amended- October 22,1992 Amended - September 8, 2015
Amended-January 24, 1994 Formerly I-19
Amended -July 23, 2002
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ATTACHMENT E
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY
COUNCIL POLICY G-1 (RETENTION, REMOVAL, AND
MAINTENANCE OF CITY TREES)
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach ("City") is governed, in part, by its
Charter, Municipal Code and adopted City Council Policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted City Council Policy G-1 (Retention or
Removal of City Trees) to establish definitive standards for retention, removal,
maintenance, reforestation, tree trimming, and supplemental trimming of City trees; and
WHEREAS, City trees are an important part of the character and charm of the
entire City; and
WHEREAS, City trees require regular care, trimming, root pruning, maintenance,
and programmed replacement as necessary to preserve this charm while at the same
time preventing public and private property damage; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend City Council Policy G-1 to change the
name of "All Other" Trees to "Standard" Trees; and
WHEREAS, the City further desires to amend City Council Policy G-1 to
streamline the removal process for Standard Trees; and
WHEREAS, the City further desires to amend City Council Policy G-1 language
within the Policy that will further clarify the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission's
authority when reforestation requests are submitted to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to revise the list of Special Trees to include newly
dedicated trees as well as the removal of some species of Special Trees.
NOW, THERFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as
follows:
Section 1: The City Council hereby amends City Council Policy G-1 as shown
in Exhibit 1, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2: All prior versions of City Council Policy G-1 are hereby repealed.
Section 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The
City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution and each section,
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subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
Section 4: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are
incorporated into the substantive portion of this resolution.
Section 5: Except as expressly modified in this resolution, all other City
Council Policies, sections, subsections, sentences, terms, clauses and phrases set forth
in the Council Policy Manual shall remain unchanged and shall be in full force and
effect.
Section 6: The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution is not subject
to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2)
(the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change
in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section
15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly
or indirectly.
Section 7: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution.
ADOPTED this 8t" day of September, 2015.
Edward D. Selich
Mayor
ATTEST:
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit 1 —Amended City Council Policy G-1
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EXHIBIT 1
RETENTION,REMOVAL,AND MAINTENANCE OF CITY TREES
GOAL OF POLICY
To establish and maintain appropriate diversity in tree species and age classes to
provide a stable and sustainable urban forest with an inventory that the City can
reasonably maintain in a healthy and safe condition. To require that in approving any
tree removal or reforestation request, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
("Commission ") shall find that the tree removal request will not adversely impact the
overall inventory, diversity and age of the City's Urban Forest.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish definitive standards for the retention, removal,
maintenance, reforestation, tree trimming standards, and supplemental trimming of
City trees. City trees are an important part of the character and charm of the entire City
and provide enviromnental benefits as well. Regular care, trimming, root pruning,
maintenance, and programmed replacement are necessary to preserve this charm while
at the same time protecting views consistent with City Council Policy G-3, providing
personal safety, and preventing public and private property damage.
The City classifies public trees in one of three categories: Special City Trees, Problem
City Trees, and Standard City Trees.
I. SPECIAL CITY TREES
It is the City's policy to retain Special City Trees ("Special Trees") categorized as
Landmark, Dedicated, or Neighborhood trees, because they have historical significance,
and/or contribute to, and give character to, a location or to an entire neighborhood.
Landmark, Dedicated, and Neighborhood trees are identified by species in Attachment
1, and shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as Special Trees. Trees within these
three categories shall be identified, mapped, recorded and administered by staff for the
Commission. The Commission shall review the Special Tree list at a minimum on an
annual basis and forward recommendations for additions or deletions to the City
Council for approval.
Landmark Trees are identified as those individual Special Trees that possess historical
significance by virtue of their size, age, location, or species.
Dedicated Trees are Special Trees donated for or in the memory of specific individuals or
organizations.
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Neighborhood Trees are Special Trees that by their unusual size, number, species, or
location lend a special character to a residential,commercial, or business area.
All Special Trees shall be retained, unless there are overriding problems which will
require their removal such as death, disease, interference with infrastructure, or the
creation of a hazardous situation. Prior to considering the removal of any Special
Tree(s), the Municipal Operations Director, or designee, shall prepare a report
identifying and implementing specific treatment to retain the tree(s). If specific
treatment is unsuccessful or impractical in retaining a tree(s) then a full staff report shall
be made to the Commission before any further action considering removal is taken.
Prior to any removal of Special Tree(s), the City must comply with the noticing
provisions of the Removal of City Trees Section set forth in Section W.A. of this Policy,
unless a Special Tree is considered so hazardous as to necessitate an emergency
removal. In the case of emergency removals, the Landscape Manager or the City
Arborist shall have the authority to direct the removal of a hazardous tree.
Long term, most trees reach maturity and decline, and will be replaced one-for-one with
the same species or the closest equivalent wherever possible.
During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair activity requiring root pruning, all
steps shall be taken to retain Special Trees. If tree roots are to be pruned in association
with sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements, sufficient timing in advance must be
planned to ensure that pruning will not destabilize or kill the tree. If both sides of a
Special Tree's roots are to be pruned, one side should be pruned six months to a year in
advance of the other side depending upon the species and other related factors. If root
pruning methods are not practical and/or critical to the health of the tree, then alternate
or special hardscape improvements should be considered by the City in order to retain
the tree providing that costs are reasonable. All proposed root pruning or other tree
treatment shall be evaluated and approved by the City Arborist.
Special Trees may be considered for removal in conjunction with a City Council-
approved beautification project utilizing the Removal of City Trees procedures noted in
Section W.A. of this Policy.
II. PROBLEM CITY TREES
A Problem City Tree ("Problem Tree') is defined as a tree that by virtue of its species
causes excessive hardscape or utility damage due to its excessive root system. The
following trees are defined as Problem Trees:
• Ficus nitida (Indian Laurel Fig)
• Ficus rubiginosa (Rusty Leaf Fig)
• Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig)
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• Erythrina caffra (Kaffirboom Coral Tree)
• Fraxinus uhdei (Shamel Ash)
• Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Carrotwood)
• Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweet Gum)
• Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper)
Problem Trees shall not be designated as City parkway trees on the Street Designation
Tree List of City Council Policy G-6, unless they are Special Trees.
Problem Trees that are not designated Special Trees may be removed for the following
reasons:
A. The Problem Tree has had a repeated history of damaging public or private
sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground
utilities, or foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable
authority. Water or sewer blockage that results from tree roots and causes
significant documented private property damage (greater than $500.00) shall
be sufficient criterion for tree removal; or
B. The Problem Tree has had a repeated history of significant interference with
street or sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate
repeated damage; or
C. The Problem Tree has created, in the opinion of the City Arborist, a view
impediment that cannot be resolved by normal nor alternative tree trimming
procedures.
Problem Trees may be proposed for removal by either staff or private property owners.
The Municipal Operations Director has the authority to remove Problem Trees. No
more than 50 Problem Trees may be removed per year by staff under these criteria
without special approval of the Commission.
Replacement trees of a 36-inch box size shall be planted if funding, availability and
growth space permits.
Staff is responsible for notifying the adjacent property owner, the legally established
homeowners association, if applicable, and the Councilperson of the district where the
removal is proposed, of the intent to remove a Problem Tree. The decision by the
Municipal Operations Director to remove a problem tree is final unless called up by at
least one Councilperson. The City Arborist shall report the removal of Problem Trees
on a monthly basis to the Commission. The cost to remove and replace Problem Trees
will be the sole responsibility of the City based on funding, availability and growth
space, with the exception of Category C (view), which is the sole responsibility of the
applicant.
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III. STANDARD CITY TREES
A City tree which is located on City real property (parkways, parks, other City-owned
property) and not designated as a Special or Problem Tree is designated as a Standard
City Tree ("Standard Tree'). It is the City's policy to retain Standard Trees unless
removal is necessary for one of the following reasons:
A. The City tree has had a repeated history of damaging public or private sewers,
water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities,
or foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable authority.
Water or sewer blockage that results from tree roots and causes significant
public or private property damage (greater than $500.00) shall be sufficient
criterion for tree removal; or
B. The City tree has had a repeated history of significant interference with street
or sidewalk drainage; or
C. The City tree is dead, diseased, dying, or hazardous, and presents a liability to
the City. A dead tree is one that has been assessed by the City Arborist and
found to have deceased. Diseased trees are defined as those trees that cannot
be cured by current arboricultural methods, are in an advanced state of decline,
and have no prospect of recovery. Dying trees are those that have no prospect
of recovery. Hazardous trees are defined as those that are defective, have a
potential to fail, and would cause damage to persons and property upon
failure. The City Arborist will perform a hazard assessment whenever a tree is
identified as hazardous. The assessment will identify: structural defects of the
tree, parts of the tree most likely to fail, targets where imminent personal injury
or property damage may result with tree failure, and procedures or actions
necessary to abate the hazard. After assessment, the City Arborist will
expeditiously convey his written findings and recommendations to the
Municipal Operations Director for evaluation. If the Municipal Operations
Director agrees with the City Arborist findings to remove a tree, the hazardous
tree will be removed without further delay. In the case of imminent tree
failure, the Landscape Manager or the City Arborist shall have the authority to
direct the removal of a hazardous tree; or
D. The tree(s) have been requested to be removed in conjunction with a City
Council-approved City, commercial, neighborhood, or community association
beautification program; or
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E. The City Manager, upon the advice of the Municipal Operations Director, City
Attorney, Risk Manager or the Traffic Engineer, shall have the authority to
remove individual Problem or Standard Trees to resolve claims or safety issues.
IV.REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
The initiation to remove City tree(s) may be made by the staff of the Municipal
Operations and/or Public Works Departments, a legally established community
association, or a private property owner by submitting an application to the Municipal
Operations Director, utilizing the City Tree Removal form available on the City's
website: www.newportbeachca.gov.
The City will replace all trees removed in accordance with the Standard Trees removal
criteria on a one for one basis, as funding, availability and growth space permits.
Replacement trees will be a minimum of a 36" boxed size. If 36" boxed trees are not
available or funding or space constraints prevent planting of a large tree, then a
minimum of a 24" boxed tree will be planted. The full costs of removal and replacement
of all City Tree(s) will be the sole responsibility of the City, unless an applicant
voluntarily pays for a new tree(s), or desires to upgrade to a box size larger than 36"
planted as a replacement, then the resident will be responsible for the difference in
price.
A. Removal of Special City Trees
• Special Trees may be considered for removal under the same criteria as
Standard Trees in Section IV.C. (Removal of Standard Trees) if a special
report, prepared by the Municipal Operations Director and approved by the
City Manager, is provided to the Commission detailing the necessity of
removal and any specific previous treatment of the tree.
• Removal of a Special Tree(s) is initiated by submitting an application
utilizing the City Tree Removal form, which must be approved by the City
Manager.
• After receipt of the application, a Tree Inspection Report shall be prepared
by the City Arborist to determine if the tree(s) meets the criteria for
consideration for removal outlined in Section IV.C.
• Simultaneously, the City Arborist shall determine whether in his/her
judgment additional specific treatment can be initiated to retain the tree
provided the costs are reasonable.
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• If a tree(s) is to be removed, the tree(s) will be posted at least 30 days prior
to the removal with a sign notifying the public that they have the right to
appeal. The sign shall also note a staff contact.
• The City Arborist shall also provide a notice of the proposed tree removal to
the adjacent property owner (if not the applicant), the private property
owners immediately adjacent to the applicant's property, and the
appropriate community association if applicable, (not applicable to the
emergency removal of hazardous trees under Item C nor to trees that meet
the criteria of Item E in Section III (Standard Trees)).
• Once a recommendation is made by the City Arborist and the Landscape
Manager to the Municipal Operations Director or designee and the Director
concurs, then the applicant, the adjoining owners, private property owners
on either side of the street within 500' in each direction of the tree location
and a legally established community association, if applicable, shall be
notified of the decision to remove or retain the tree(s) at least 30 days before
the proposed removal. A legally established community association is
responsible for notification of all association members pursuant to their
established procedure.
• The Municipal Operations Director, or a designee, shall prepare a staff
report for a regularly scheduled Commission meeting of all trees
recommended for removal, except for those trees categorized as Item C
(dead, diseased, or dying trees) or Item E (claims and safety issues) in
Section III (Standard City Trees).
• Any appeal to the Council regarding a Commission tree decision must be
received by the Municipal Operations Director no later than 14 calendar
days following the date of the Commission decision. The Municipal
Operations Director will delay any tree removals until the appeal period
has expired or until the Commission has acted upon the appeal.
• The full costs of removal and replacement of Special Tree(s) will be the sole
responsibility of the City, unless an applicant voluntarily pays for a new
tree(s), or with the exception of Category C (view) in Section II, which is the
sole responsibility of the applicant.
B. Removal of Problem City Trees
• Problem Trees may be proposed for removal by either City staff, a legally
established community association, or private property owners by written
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application utilizing the City Tree Removal form. The Municipal
Operations Director has the authority to remove Problem Trees.
• No more than 50 Problem Trees may be removed per year by staff without
special approval of the Commission.
• No more than one of three problem parkway trees in a continuous row may
be removed in a one year period without a hearing before the Commission.
Replacement trees of a 36" boxed size shall be planted if funding permits.
• Staff is responsible for notifying in advance, if applicable, the adjacent
property owner, the legally established homeowners association, and the
Councilperson of the district where the removal is proposed of the intent to
remove a Problem Tree.
• The decision by the Municipal Operations Director to remove a problem
tree is final unless called up by at least one Councilperson. The City
Arborist shall report the removal of Problem Trees on a monthly basis to the
Commission.
• The cost to remove and replace Problem Trees will be the sole responsibility
of the City based on availability of funding, with the exception of Category
C (view) in Section II,which is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
C. Removal of Standard City Trees
• The initiation to remove a Standard Tree(s) may be made by the staff of the
Municipal Operations and/or Public Works Departments, a legally
established community association, or a private property owner by
submitting an application to the Municipal Operations Director, utilizing
the City Tree Removal form.
• After receipt of the application, a Tree Inspection Report shall be prepared
by the City Arborist to determine if the tree(s) meets the criteria for
consideration for removal as outlined in the above Section III (Standard City
Trees). The City Arborist shall determine whether in his/her judgment
additional specific treatment can be initiated to retain the tree provided the
costs are reasonable.
• The City Arborist shall make a finding in regards to inappropriate tree
species for a specific location and forward to Landscape Manager. The
authority to remove Standard Trees rests with the Municipal Operations
Director.
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• Once a recommendation is made by the City Arborist and the Landscape
Manager to the Municipal Operations Director, or designee, and the
Director agrees with the recommendation, the City may remove the tree(s).
• Staff is responsible for notifying in advance, if applicable, the adjacent
property owner, the legally established community association, and the
Councilperson of the district where the removal is proposed of the intent to
remove a Standard Tree.
• Any appeal to the Commission regarding a tree decision must be received
by the Municipal Operations Director no later than 14 calendar days
following the date of the notice of intent. The Municipal Operations
Director will delay any tree removals until the appeal period has expired or
until the Commission has acted upon an appeal.
• The City will replace all trees removed in accordance with the Standard
Trees removal criteria on a one for one basis. Replacement trees will be a
minimum of a 36" boxed size. If 36" boxed trees are not available, or
funding or space constraints prevent planting of a large tree, then a
minimum of a 24" boxed tree will be planted. If resident/applicant desires
to upgrade to a 48" boxed tree or larger, the resident/applicant will be
responsible for the difference in price.
• The full costs of removal and replacement of Standard Tree(s) will be the
sole responsibility of the City, unless an applicant voluntarily pays for a
new tree(s) or desires to upgrade to box size larger than 36" planted as a
replacement, then the applicant will be responsible for the difference in
price.
V. REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES
A. Description of Reforestation
Reforestation is defined as the concept of systematically replacing Problem or
Standard Trees which are creating hardscape and/or view problems and
cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the problem(s)
they create; or those which have reached their full life and are declining in
health; or are simply the wrong species of trees for the planted location.
It is recognized and acknowledged that many City trees were planted years ago
and in some cases were planted with specific species that when fully mature
cause damage to curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities. Within the
geographical boundaries of certain view neighborhoods, City street trees may
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encroach into blue water views from public and private property depending on
the length of time since the trees were last trimmed, or the age and height of
the trees. In other cases, the wrong species of tree was planted originally and
simply does not conform to the current treescape or represents a safety hazard.
The City Street Tree Designation List and the City Parkway Tree Designation
List attached to City Council Policy G-6 reflect an effort by the City to designate
appropriate tree species that will not cause future problems.
The City understands the importance of trees and the beauty they bring to a
community, and desires to continually improve the urban forest through
reforestation. In areas where City trees have been removed through City
initiation, the City will endeavor to replace the trees one for one with the
appropriate designated street tree.
B. Application for Reforestation
Individual private property owners, as well as legally established community
associations, may apply for single or multiple tree reforestations in their
respective area by submitting a request to the Municipal Operations Director
for consideration by the Commission that meets the following requirements:
• The proposed area must have clearly defined contiguous geographical
boundaries that include the tree(s) proposed for removal and replacement,
street address(es), block number(s), or other geographical information. This
Section applies to individual and group requests.
• Residential communities, neighborhoods, or business organizations who
apply for reforestation must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60%
of the property owners within the area defined for reforestation. The
petition content must be approved and dated by City staff prior to
distribution by the petitioner. The staff-approved petition must be
distributed by the petitioner to a maximum of 30 private property owners
(up to 15 contiguous private property owners on both sides of the street up
to 500' in either direction from the location of the proposed reforestation).
Signatures by non-property owners are not acceptable for petition purposes,
and there may be no more than one signature per property. All petition
signatures shall be verified by City staff for property owner status of the
person(s) signing the petition. As an alternative to the above requirements,
areas represented by a legally established community association may
submit a resolution of the Board of Directors formally requesting a
reforestation with a statement that all members of the community
association having their residential views affected have been officially
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notified and given an appropriate opportunity to respond before the Board
voted on the request. Individual private property owners living within a
legally established community association area with mandatory association
membership must petition for reforestation through their respective
association.
• Individual private property owners not residing within a legally established
community association area may submit individual requests for single or
multiple tree reforestations. The applicant must submit a petition signed by
a minimum of 60% of a maximum of 30 private property owners (up to 15
contiguous private properties on both sides of the street up to 500' in either
direction from the location of the proposed reforestation site) as well as the
endorsement of the appropriate homeowners association, if applicable. The
petition content must be approved and dated by staff prior to distribution.
All petition signatures shall be verified by City staff for private property
owner status of the person(s) signing the petition.
• A written agreement must be submitted to the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission by the petitioning sponsor (individual private
property owner(s) or group) to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and
replacement of the public tree(s) in advance of any removal activity. The
actual removal and replanting will be coordinated by the Municipal
Operations Department. The total costs shall include only the contractor's
removal and replacement costs and be paid in advance of any removal
actions.
• The replacement tree(s) for reforestation shall be an appropriate tree that
meets the criteria of the City's Street Tree Designation List or the City
Parkway Tree Designation List as identified in City Council Policy G-6, or
the organization must request and obtain approval from the Commission of
the designation of a different tree species prior to submitting any
reforestation request for a tree species other than the designated street tree,
or an appropriate species based on the City Tree Designation Lists. This
Section applies to individual or group requests.
• There shall be a minimum of a one for one replacement of all trees removed
in reforestation projects. Replacement trees shall be a minimum size of 36"
boxed trees, unless the parkway space will not accommodate a 36" boxed
tree or a tree cannot be planted due to planting restrictions contained in
City Council Policy G-6. If there is not room for the replacement tree(s) at a
specific site as designated by City Council Policy G-6, then the replacement
tree(s) shall be planted in a public area in the same neighborhood at the
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option of the petitioner. This Section applies to individual or group
requests.
• Reforestation requests must be completed and submitted in a timely
manner by the petitioner. Petitions that are dated more than 90 days past
the date stamped by staff before distribution will not be forwarded to the
Commission for consideration. The completed reforestation application will
go to the Commission to decide whether to accept or deny the requested
reforestation. The decision of the Commission on reforestation requests will
be considered final unless called up by at least one Councilmember or the
City Manager.
• The City shall require the proper care and watering of replacement trees by
the reforestation petitioner to ensure their proper growth and development
as outlined in City Council Policy G-6.
VI.TREE MAINTENANCE
The City will endeavor to fund the care of the Urban Forest to the highest level possible
through the efficient use of regular tree trimming, root pruning, root barrier and
pesticide programs in accordance with City Council Policy G-6. Section 13.08.040 of the
Municipal Code prohibits any person from tampering with City trees.
VII. ENCROACHMENT AND DEMOLITION PERMITS
All encroachment permits (permits for private property development which are
proposed to encroach upon the City right of way) or demolition permits that involve
the removal or replacement of City tree(s) must be specifically noticed by the property
owner to City staff prior to the building and/or demolition permit process whenever
possible. The proposed construction plans must indicate preservation of existing City
trees wherever possible (except trees that are dead, dying, or in an advanced state of
decline). If the proposed development requires the removal of City trees, the property
owner must submit a tree removal form to the Municipal Operations Director, pay all
related tree removal and one for one replacement costs, and meet all provisions of City
Council Policies L-2 and L-6 and City Municipal Code Sections 13.08 and 13.09.
Approval or disapproval of all tree removal/replacement requests associated with
encroachment and demolition permits will be the responsibility of the Municipal
Operations Director or a designee.
VIII. TREE TRIMMING STANDARDS
The City Council has adopted tree trimming cycles for trees of different ages and
species. Tree trimming cycles and trimming standards shall represent the maximum
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feasible frequency given current fiscal conditions. Except as provided in the
Supplemental Trimming Section below, trimming shall be in accordance with the
standards of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). In those communities
with a legally established community association, periodic tree trimming with an
emphasis on height reduction will be considered by the City Arborist upon written
request by the association.
IX. SUPPLEMENTAL TREE TRIMMING
The City will consider requests to trim certain trees more frequently or to trim trees
consistent with practices applied prior to the adoption of ISA standards (to enhance
public and private views, preserve required sight/distance standards, or other public
purposes) which are submitted by affected private property owners or the board of a
legally established community association and the request is accompanied by a
completed "Supplemental Tree Trimming Form' and full payment for the requested
tree trimming. However, since these practices often require 'topping' or possible
disfiguring of a tree(s) and are often aesthetically displeasing and injurious to a tree,
reforestation shall be considered when supplemental tree trimming is impractical or
infeasible as determined by the City Arborist.
The Municipal Operations Director shall establish procedures to implement the
supplemental trimming provisions of this Policy. In areas with an active homeowners
association, approval must be obtained from a legally established association by the
requestor of supplemental tree trimming if the requested trimming is to be undertaken
within the association boundaries.
[Attachment 1-Special Trees]
Adopted-May 9,1966 Amended -July 14, 1997
Amended-August 14,1967 Amended (Administratively) -
Amended-November 9, 1976 November 24, 1997
Amended-November 12, 1985 Amended-August 10, 1998
Amended-November 28, 1988 Amended-February 22, 2000
Amended-March 14,1994 Amended - April 27,2004
Amended - April 11,1994 Amended - October 11, 2011
Amended - February 26, 1996 Amended - September 8, 2015
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SPECIAL CITY TREES
LANDMARK
TREES Balboa Boulevard Median Araucaria heterophylla (1)
Balboa Library Eucalyptus globulus (3)
Balboa Library Phoenix canariensis (2)
Bob Henry Park Ficus rubiginosa (1)
Castaways Park Phoenix canariensis (1)
City Hall Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida' (2)
Dover Drive east of Irvine Avenue Erythrina caffra (1)
Dover Drive at Westcliff Liquidambar styraciflua (4)
Ensign View Park Erythrina caffra (1)
Lido Isle Medians Pinus pinea (4)
Main Street Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida' (1)
Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar Phoneix canariensis (5)
Wedge Area Myoporum laetum (2)
West Jetty View Park Phoenix canariensis (2)
(near Historical Marker)
Westcliff& Dover (Groves) Bike Trail Eucalyptus globulus (49)
DEDICATED
TREES Bayside Park Pyrus calleryana
(Newport-Irvine Rotary Club)
Bayview Park Cinnamomum camphora
(Gene Atherton)
Begonia Park Bauhinia blakeana
(Dr. Leo V. Turgeon)
Begonia Park Prunus cerasifera
(Cheryl Bailey Ringwald)
Bob Henry Park Ficus rubiginosa
(Bob Henry)
Bonita Canyon Sports Park Melaluca linariifolia
(Elaine Linhoff)
(Fern Pirkle)
Buffalo Hills Park Erythrina caffra
(Bahia Community Earth Day Celebration)
Buffalo Hills Park Stenocarpus sinuatus
(N. Beach Sunrise Rotary Club)
Castaways Park Pinus torreyana
(Kevin Murphy)
(Mary Louise Romine)
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Castaways Park Platanus racemosa
(Joe Clarkson)
(Michael F. Gustin)
(Arthur Grant Kidman Junior)
(Grover Stephens, PH.D.)
(Arthur C. Wahlstedt,Jr.)
(John D. Woodruff)
Castaways Park Quercus agrifolia
(Nancy Bergeson)
(Logan David Burley)
(Sawyer Dean Burley)
(Sawyer Dean Burley)
(Bob & Susan Caustin)
(Joe Clarkson)
(Yen Chu Kuo)
(Ryan Lemmon)
(Virginia Najera)
(Eva Victoria Najera)
(David Rapp)
(Nancy &Jack Skinner)
(Staycee Stone)
(Jason Stradtman)
(Robert T. Talbot)
(Jan Vandersloot)
(Jean Watt)
Castaways Park Quercus kelloggii
(Gregory Courteau)
City Hall grounds Harpephyllum kaffrum
(U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree)
City Hall grounds Pinus halepensis
(Calif. Bicentennial)
(Walter Knott)
No. City Hall grounds Ficus benjamina
(Billy Covert)
Cliff Drive Park Bauhinia blakeana
(Susan Benz)
Cliff Drive Park Cassia leptophylla
(Francis P. Hemenway)
Cliff Drive Park Quercus agrifolia
(Gary Lovell)
(Dr. Vandersloot)
Eastbluff Park Hymenosporum flavum
(Lucy Huntsman)
Galaxy View Park Cupaniopsis anacardioides
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(Trey Hunter)
Galaxy View Park Metrosideros excelsa
(Dylan Ayres)
Gateway Park Cassia leptophylla
(Virgina Herberts)
Grant Howald Park Cassia leptophylla
(Jean & Coalson Morris)
Grant Howald Park Hymenosporum flavum
(Skipper Mark Howes)
Grant Howald Park Metrosideros excelsus
(Mark Munro)
(Pete Munro)
Grant Howald Park Spathodea campanulata
(Cara Lee)
Irvine Terrace Park Liquidambar styraciflua
(Dana Harmon)
Irvine Terrace Park Pinus nigra
(Sister City of Okazaki)
L Street Park Cassia leptophylla
(Tim Van Ostenbridge)
Las Arenas Park (Ed Healy) Melaleuca linarifolia
Mariners Park Bauhinia variegata
(Sierra Beth)
Mariners Park Cedrus deodara
(Dr. Anthony & Madeline DeCarbo)
Mariners Park Pinus halepensis
(Isy Pease)
Mariners Park Pinus eldarica
(Christopher & Marisha Thomposn)
(Meghan & Camielle Thompson)
Mariners Park Pinus radiata
(Frank Tallman)
Mariners Park Stenocarpus sinuatus
(N. Beach Sunrise Rotary Club)
No. Mariners Park Pinus radiata
(Marcie Schrouder)
Newport Pier/24th Street Bike Path Chamaerops humilis
(Marie "Maxine' Louchis)
Old School Park Bauhinia variegata
(Mary Jo Tyler)
Old School Park Cassia leptophylla
(Jean & Coalson Morris)
Peninsula Park Chamaerops humilis
(Gray Lunde Tree)
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Peninsula Park Ravenea rivularis
(Don Perdue)
San Miguel Park Schinus molle
(Jon Walters)
Spyglass Hill Park Acacia baileyana
(Dennis George Brice)
(Edith Mary Brice)
Veterans Park Lagenstroemia indica fauriei
(Rosemary Rae Hill Hansen)
WCH &Superior Ave City Parking Lot Cassia leptophylla
(Louise Greeley)
West Newport Park Erythrina caffra
(Russell Marc Beaumont)
(Jeff Steven Reinker)
West Newport Park Spathodea campanulata
(Brownie Girl Scout Troop 2072)
Various locations: Castaways Park and Cliff Drive Park slopes
(Dr. Jan David Vandersloot& Family) Quercus agrifolia
NEIGHBORHOOD
TREES
15th Street (Newport Heights) Eucalyptus cladocalyx (13)
Along Avon Avenue Eucalyptus globulus (8)
Buena Vista and Lindo Avenue Erythrina caffra (1)
Candlestick Lane (Baycrest) Eucalyptus citriodora (17)
Clay Street Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida' (21)
(Irvine Ave to St. Andrews Road)
Cliff Drive Agathus robusta (4)
(north side, west of Dover Drive)
Cliff Drive Park Ficus benjamina (1)
(Scout House)
Commodore Road Eucalyptus citriodora (2)
Corona Del Mar State Beach Washingtonia robusta (74)
601 Dover Drive Eucalyptus ficifolia (1)
Dover Drive (Mariners to Irvine) Eucalyptus globulus
Eastbluff Park Ficus macrophylla (1)
Glenwood Lane Eucalyptus citriodora (10)
Goldenrod Avenue Washingtonia robusta (144)
(Ocean Blvd to Fifth Ave)
Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar) Pinus radiata (2)
Irvine Avenue (17th St. to Dover) Phoenix dactylifera (Date palm) (30)
Irvine Avenue (17th St. to Dover) Spathodea campanulata(African tulip) (39)
128 Kings Road Roystonea regia (1)
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128 Kings Road Pseudobombax ellipticum (1)
L Street Park Quercus suber (39)
Leeward Lane Fraxinus uhdei "Tomlinson' (39)
M Street Park Pinus pinea (1)
Margaret Drive Median Erythrina caffra (1)
Marguerite Avenue Phoenix canariensis (81)
(Ocean Blvd to Fifth Ave)
Marine Avenue (Balboa Island) Eucalyptus (Various Species) (39)
Mariners Drive Jacaranda mimosifolia (52)
Newport Center Drive Washingtonia robusta (363)
Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar) Eucalyptus rudis (82)
Rhine Wharf Park Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (12)
Along Riverside Avenue Schinus terebinthefolius (12)
(adjacent to Cliff Drive Park)
725 St. James Road Eucalyptus ficifolia (1)
Sandalwood Lane Eucalyptus citriodora (3)
Santa Ana Avenue Eucalyptus robusta (38)
Seaview Avenue (Corona del Mar) Pinus radiata (5)
Shorecliffs Entrance Erythrina caffra (40)
Starlight Circle Eucalyptus citriodora (10)
Via Lido Bridge Eucalyptus globulus (14)
Vista Del Oro Median Erythrina caffra (6)
Waterfront Drive Schinus molle (16)
(Avocado Ave to Acacia Ave)
West Newport Park Metrosideros excelsus(55)
Adopted - May 9, 1966
Amended- November 9,1976
Amended- November 28, 1988
Amended- October,1993
Amended-July 14, 1997
Amended -January 25,1999
Amended - February 22, 2002
Amended - April, 23, 2002
Amended - April 27, 2004
Amended - May 10, 2005
Amended - September 8, 2015
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ATTACHMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY
COUNCIL POLICY G-6 (MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING
OF PARKWAY TREES)
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach ("City") is governed, in part, by its
Charter, Municipal Code and adopted City Council Policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted City Council Policy G-6 (Maintenance and
Planting of Parkway Trees) to develop and maintain healthy and attractive parkway
trees; and
WHEREAS, City trees are an important part of the character and charm of the
entire City; and
WHEREAS, City trees require regular care, trimming, root pruning, maintenance,
and programmed replacement as necessary to preserve this charm while at the same
time preventing public and private property damage; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Section 13.08.020 (Official Tree List) states that the
City Council shall adopt an official tree list which shall set out the names of the streets in
the City and the species of tree or trees that may be planted on each such street or
portion thereof; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Section 13.08.020 further states that the list shall be
adopted by resolution and three copies thereof shall be kept on file in the office of the
City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend City Council Policy G-6 to increase the
minimum box size; to decrease the distance that a tree may be planted from a driveway
in accordance with City Council Policy L-2 (Driveway Approaches); to revise the Street
Tree Designation list to allow for more variety; and the name of the Department that
oversees the execution of City Council Policy G-6 to be consistent with the current
name of that Department.
NOW, THERFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as
follows:
Section 1: The City Council hereby amends City Council Policy G-6 as shown
in Exhibit 1, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2: All prior versions of City Council Policy G-6 are hereby repealed.
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Section 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The
City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution and each section,
subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
Section 4: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are
incorporated into the substantive portion of this resolution.
Section 5: Except as expressly modified in this resolution, all other City
Council Policies, sections, subsections, sentences, terms, clauses and phrases set forth
in the Council Policy Manual shall remain unchanged and shall be in full force and
effect.
Section 6: The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution is not subject
to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2)
(the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change
in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section
15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly
or indirectly.
Section 7: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution.
ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 2015.
Edward D. Selich
Mayor
ATTEST:
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit 1 —Amended City Council Policy G-6
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Exhibit 1
Street Tree Designation List
MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING OF PARKWAY TREES
The City Council is vitally interested in beautification of City parkways. Public
cooperation in helping to develop and maintain healthy and attractive parkway trees is
encouraged.
I. MAINTENANCE OF PARKWAY TREES
The Municipal Operations Department will trim the parkway trees on a rotation
schedule. An effort will be made to trim the parkway trees on less than a three-year
cycle. If the rotation trimming is completed in less than three years, more frequent
trimming will be performed on certain trees and in view areas. Public safety issues such
as low branches and heavy foliage will be given priority over view trimming. An effort
will be made to trim parkway trees located in heavy summer traffic areas during the fall
and winter months. Annual trimming of certain species of trees prone to wind damage
will be done prior to the winter season.
II. TREE DESIGNATION LISTS
The City Council has adopted an official street tree list, the Street Tree Designation List,
which will be used by the Municipal Operations Department to determine species for
replacement of trees removed from established parkways and for planning purposes in
all new subdivisions and commercial developments. A second list, the Parkway Tree
Designation List, has been added as a specie palette for residents to choose approved
new and replacement trees based on the size of parkway available for planting.
The Municipal Operations Director will have the authority to add species to the Street
and Parkway Tree Designation Lists, which will be updated on an annual basis by the
Municipal Operations Department staff and reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission ("Commission') for approval before adoption by the City
Council.
III. STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLANTING PARKWAY TREES
General Requirements
1. 72-hour notification shall be given to the Municipal Operations Department staff
prior to the initial installation of parkway trees for approval of species, material
quality, and planting supervision. 24-hour notice shall be given prior to all
subsequent inspections as required.
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2. Position of parkway trees is subject to approval by the Municipal Operations
Department, and any tree not properly placed will be relocated at no cost to the
City. In the interest of public safety, trees shall be planted not less than:
• 15 feet back of beginning of curb returns at intersections.
• 10 feet from lamp standards.
• 10 feet from fire hydrants.
• 5 feet from service walks or driveways.
• 10 feet from meters and sewers.
• 25 feet from stop signs.
3. Trees shall be a minimum container size of 36" size box.
• Condition: Plants shall be symmetrical, typical for variety and species,
healthy, vigorous, free from plant disease, insect pests and shall have
healthy, normal root system free from being root bound. Trees shall
not be pruned nor topped prior to delivery.
• Inspection: All plant material shall be subject to inspection and
approval by the Municipal Operations Department staff prior to
planting. The City has the right to reject any item offered in its sole and
absolute discretion.
• Parkway Tree Planting: Per City Standards as found in the Tree
Planting Detail available on the City's website.
Soil Analysis Requirement for Land Developers
Developers may be required to submit a composite soil analysis completed by a
bona fide soil testing laboratory of soil to receive parkway trees at no cost to the
City. The location and number of soil samples shall be determined by the City.
Analysis shall include fertility level and organic content of the samples take. A
copy of the test results shall be forwarded directly to the Municipal Operations
Department staff a minimum of 60 days prior to the scheduled planting of
parkway trees.
IV.GUARANTEES
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1. 36" boxed trees shall be guaranteed as to growth and health for a period of 90
days after final acceptance by the Municipal Operations Department staff.
2. Trees that fail to grow or are injured or damaged during planting operations
shall be replaced within 15 days after notification. Replacement material shall be
guaranteed to be specified as original guaranteed material.
V.ESTABLISHED PARKWAYS
1. For all City Trees in established parkways, adjacent property owners and/or
applicants must:
• Choose from the species listed on the Street Tree Designation List
where it applies, or from the Parkway Tree Designation List for all
other areas for planting new and replacement trees.
• Accept responsibility for watering and fertilizing new trees.
• Contact the City Arborist at (949) 644-3083 or send a written request
for one or more parkway trees or questions regarding this Policy to:
Attn: City Arborist, P. O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, California 92659-
1768.
2. The City will:
• Approve species, location, and spacing of tree planting.
• Furnish, install, stake, and initially fertilize new trees (exception would
be trees planted in accordance with City Code 13.09.010).
• Prune and spray tree as required.
• Approve type of root barriers for installation.
• Assume trimming responsibilities.
VI.PARKWAYS IN ESTABLISHED RETAIL COMMERCIAL/OFFICE CENTERS
Parkway street trees that are removed because they are diseased or have damaged
property may be replaced with the same species of trees (or a species other than the
designated street tree) provided (a) the parkway street tree is located adjacent to or
within an established retail commercial/office development; (b) replacement with the
same species will maintain the appearance of the streetscape and/or ensure consistency
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with an established landscape master plan adopted by the adjoining landowner; (c) the
parkway street trees have a history of little or no hardscape damage nor injury claims
related to hardscape damage caused by the tree; and (d) the property owner has agreed
in writing to repair or pay the cost of repair/and or replacement of hardscape or
underground utilities damaged by the new trees.
Adopted-November 22,1982
Amended-November 14,1983
Amended-October 22,1992
Amended-January 24,1994
Amended-July 23,2002
Amended-April 13,2004
Amended-August 24,2004
Amended- September 8,2015
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Attachment 1
Street Tree Designation List
STREET ID HOA FROM TO BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME
ANACAPA DR Fashion Island 1300 1300 Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
BALBOA BLVD E 600 2100 Syagrus romanzofliana 1. Queen Palm
BALBOA BLVD W 1000 1500 Metrosideros excelsus 1. New Zealand Christmas
Tree
BALBOA BLVD W Median 1000 3200 Washingtonia robusta 1. Mexican Fan Palm
BLUE KEY Harbor View Hills 3600 3734 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
BLUE WATER DR Broadmoor 2501 2825 Magnolia grandiflora'St Mary' 1. Magnolia,St. Mary's
BOMBERO ST Fashion Island 800 800 Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
BRIGHTON RD Cameo Shores 4501 4651 Bauhinia variegata 1. Purple Orchid
BUCK GULLY DR Harbor View Hills 4000 4001 Magnolia grandif/ora'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia, Little Gem
South
CAMDEN DR Parkway Cameo Shores 4501 4699 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
CAMDEN DR Slope Cameo Shores 4500 4599 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
CAMEO HIGHLANDS DR Cameo Highlands 500 735 Bauhinia variegata 1. Purple Orchid
CAMEO SHORES RD Parkway Cameo Shores 101 346 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
CAMEO SHORES RD Slope Cameo Shores 100 350 Bauhinia variegata 1. Purple Orchid
CATAMARAN DR Harbor View Hills 3400 3630 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
COAST HWY E 1600 1600 1. Bauhinia blakeana 1. Hong Kong Orchid
2.Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 2. King Palm
COAST HWY E 2200 3934 1. Bauhinia blakeana 1. Hong Kong Orchid
2.Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 2. King Palm
COAST HWY E 4001 4401 1. Bauhinia blakeana 1. Hong Kong Orchid
2.Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 2. King Palm
COAST HWY E 4104 4400 1. Bauhinia blakeana 1. Hong Kong Orchid
2.Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 2. King Palm
COAST HWY E Median 300 2100 1. Bauhinia blakeana 1. Hong Kong Orchid
2.Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 2. King Palm
CORTLAND DR Cameo Highlands 4500 4839 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
CROWN DR Even Harbor View Hills 2720 2740 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
CROWN DR Parkway Harbor View Hills 2501 2735 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
DE ANZA DR Magnolia grandiflora'cultivar'
DORCHESTER RD Cameo Highlands 4500 4833 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
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EBBTIDE RD Even Harbor View Hills 2700 2700 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
EBBTIDE RD Parkway Harbor View Hills 1100 2915 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
EVENING CANYON RD 301 365 Erythnna caffra 1. Coral Tree
FAIRFIELD DR Parkway Cameo Shores 4501 4645 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
FAIRFIELD DR Slope Cameo Shores 4500 4500 Bauhinia variegata 1. Purple Orchid
FARALLON DR Fashion Island 1900 2101 Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
GARRETT DR Parkway Cameo Highlands 501 725 Bauhinia variegata 1. Purple Orchid
GARRETT DR Slope Cameo Highlands 500 500 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
GOLDENROD AVE 200 721 Washingtonia robusta 1. Mexican Fan Palm
GOLDENROD AVE Harbor View Hills 900 1133 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia,Little Gem
HAMPDEN RD Even Cameo Shores 4500 4700 Bauhinia variegata 1. Purple Orchid
HAMPDEN RD Parkway Cameo Shores 4501 4717 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
HARBOR VIEW DR Parkway Harbor View Hills 2500 3007 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
HARBOR VIEW DR Slope Harbor View Hills 2800 3101 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia,Little Gem
HELIOTROPE AVE "7 200 721 1. Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
2.Howea Fosteriana 2. Kentia Palm
HERON WAY Harbor View Hills 1300 1325 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
INLET ISLE DR Harbor View Hills 3701 4012 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
IRVINE AVE Median 1. Phoenix dactylifera 1. Date palm
2. Spathodea campanulata 2.African tulip
ISLAND VIEW DR Broadmoor 2501 2727 1. Magnolia,Little flora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia,St.flora'Little
2. Howes Fosteriana Gem'
2. Howea Fosteriana
JAMBOREE RD 500 600 1. Tabebuia avellanedae 1. Lavender Trumpet
2. Liquidambar styraciflua'Rotundiloba' 2. Roundleaf Sweet Gum
JAMBOREE RD Median Soo 900 1. Tabebuia avellanedae 1. Lavender Trumpet
2. LiquidambarstyraciFlua'Rotundiloba' 2. Roundleaf Sweet Gum
JAMBOREE RD Median 1100 1500 1. Tabebuia avellanedae 1. Lavender Trumpet
2. LiquidambarstyraciFlua'Rotundiloba' 2. Roundleaf Sweet Gum
KEEL DR Harbor View Hills 1200 1537 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
KEY BAY Harbor View Hills 3800 3930 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
KEY VIEW Harbor View Hills 1436 1456 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
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KEY WEST Harbor View Hills 1200 1224 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
LIGHTHOUSE LN Broadmoor 2500 2828 Magnolia grandiflora'St Mary' 1. Magnolia,St. Mary's
MACARTHUR BLVD 1. Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia,Little Gem
2. Liquidamber styraciflue'Rotundiloba' 2. Roundleaf Sweet Gum
MARGUERITE AVE 200 721 Archontopcenix cunninghamiana 1. King Palm
MARGUERITE AVE 1600 1740 Archontopoenix cunninghamiana 1. King Palm
MARGUERITE AVE Even 1520 1520 Archontopoenix cunninghamiana 1. King Palm
MILFORD DR Cameo Shores 101 345 Bauhinia variegata 1. Purple Orchid
MORNING CANYON RD 318 342 Erythrina caffra 1. Coral Tree
NEWPORT BLVD 100 600 1. Tipuana tipu 1.Tipu
2. Tristani lauhna 2.Tristania Laurna
3. Washingtonia robusta 3. Mexican Fan Palm
NEWPORT BLVD 2600 3300 1. Tipuana tipu 1.Tipu
2. Tristan laurina 2.Tristania Laurina
3. Washingtonia robusta 3. Mexican Fan Palm
NEWPORT CENTER DR 100 900 Washingtonia robusta 1. Mexican Fan Palm
NEWPORT CENTER DR 1000 1200 Washingtonia robusta 1. Mexican Fan Palm
NEWPORT CENTER DR Median 100 900 Washingtonia robusta 1. Mexican Fan Palm
NEWPORT CENTER DR Median 1000 1200 Washingtonia robusta 1. Mexican Fan Palm
ORRINGTON RD Parkway Cameo Shores 4500 4645 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
ORRINGTON RD Slope Cameo Shores 4510 4510 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
OUTRIGGER DR Harbor View Hills 1200 1430 Magnolia grandifiora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia,Little Gem
South
PARK GREEN DR Harbor View Hills 3601 3907 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
PEBBLE DR Parkway Harbor View Hills 2700 2921 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
PEBBLE DR Slope Harbor View Hills 2800 2800 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
PERHAM RD Parkway Cameo Shores 4501 4645 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
PERHAM RD Slope Cameo Shores 4500 4500 Bauhinia variegata 1. Purple Orchid
QUIET COVE 3400 3449 Geijera parviflora 1.Australian Willow
ROCKFORD PL Cameo Highlands 500 521 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
ROCKFORD RD Cameo Highlands 500 721 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
ROXBURY RD Cameo Shores 4500 4646 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
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SALT AIR CIR Broadmoor 2501 2601 Magnolia grandiflora'St Mary' 1. Magnolia,St. Mary's
SALT AIR DR Odd Broadmoor 1301 1301 Magnolia grandiflora'St Mary' 1. Magnolia,St. Mary's
SALT AIR DR Slope Broadmoor 1300 1320 Magnolia grandiflora'St Mary' 1. Magnolia,St. Mary's
SAN CLEMENTE DR Fashion Island 850 901 Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
SAN MIGUEL DR Fashion Island 300 366 Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
SAN MIGUEL DR Fashion Island 1600 2601 Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
SAN NICOLAS DR Fashion Island 500 567 Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
SAND KEY Harbor View Hills 1200 1235 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
SANDCASTLE DR Harbor View Hills 850 1555 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
SANDPIPER DR Parkway Harbor View Hills 1010 1106 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
SANDPIPER DR Slope Harbor View Hills 1015 1101 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia,Little Gem
SANDUNE LN Harbor View Hills 3800 3930 Magnolia grandiflore'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
SANTA BARBARA DR Fashion Island 870 1001 Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
SANTA CRUZ DR Fashion Island 800 901 Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
SANTA MARIA RD Fashion Island Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
SANTA ROSA DR Fashion Island 1500 1501 Ficus rubiginosa 1. Rusty Leaf Fig
SAUSALITO DR Harbor View Hills 3400 3621 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
SEA LN Harbor View Hills 900 950 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
SEABREEZE LN Harbor View Hills 3400 3631 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
SEACREST DR Harbor View Hills 1200 1533 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
SETTING SUN DR Parkway Harbor View Hills 2701 3007 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
SETTING SUN DR Slope Harbor View Hills 2700 3000 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
SURFVIEW LN Harbor View Hills 3500 3620 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1.Magnolia,Little Gem
South
SURREY DR Cameo Highlands 4500 4824 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
TILLER WAY Harbor View Hills 900 1039 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia,Little Gem
South
TOPSIDE LN Harbor View Hills 3798 4015 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
South
TREMONT LN Slope Cameo Shores 4500 4600 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
WATERFRONT DR 2200 2220 Schinus Molle California Pepper
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WAYNE RD Cameo Highlands 4500 4621 Bauhinia variegate 1. Purple Orchid
WHITE SAILS WAY Harbor View Hills 1000 1133 1 Magnolia grandiflora'Little Gem' 1. Magnolia, Little Gem
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Parkway Tree Designation List
City of Newport Beach
Parkway Tree Designation List
Pkwy Size Botanical Name Common Name Height Spread Type Water 24" 36" 48" Notes
Needs' Avail. Avail. Avail.
21+ Archontophoenix King Palm 40 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
cunnin hamiana
2'+ Chionanthus retusus Chinese Fringe Tree 20 15 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
X
2'+ Heteromeles arbutifolia California Holly 20 15 Evergreen L No No No Available-15
Gal
2'+ Photinia X fraseri Fraser Photinia 20 10 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
21+ Prunus cerasifera'Newport' Newport Plum 15 10 Deciduous Yes No No
21+ Prunus cerasifera'Purple Dwarf Purple Leafed 15 10 Deciduous Yes No No
Pon v' Plum
21+ Rhaphiolepis"Majestic Indian Hawthorne 15 10 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
Beauty"
2'+ Tabebuia chrysotdcha Yellow Trumpet Tree 25 20 Deciduous M Yes No No
2'+ Trachycarpus fortunei Windmill Palm 30 10 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
21+ Tristania laurina Water Gum 20 10 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
Tristanio sis laurina
31+ Betula pendula European White 40 25 Deciduous H Yes Yes Yes
Birch
31+ Brahea annata Mexican Blue Palm 30 15 Evergreen L Yes No No
31+ Brahea edulis Guadalupe Palm 30 10 Evergreen L No Yes No
31+ Cercis canadensis'Forest Forest Pansy Redbud 15 10 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
Pansy
3'+ Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud 15 10 Deciduous L Yes Yes No
3'+ Chitalpa tashkentensis Chitalpa 25 25 Deciduous L Yes Yes No
3'+ Eryobotrya deflexa Bronze Loquat 25 25 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
no fruit
3'+ Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon Tree 15 10 Evergreen L No No No Available-15
Gal
3'+ Howes forsterana Kentia Palm 35 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
31+ Hymenesporum flavum Sweetshade 40 20 Evergreen M No No No Available-15
Gal
3'+ Ilex altaclarensis'Wilsonii' Wilson Holly 20 15 Evergreen M Yes No No
X
3'+ Lagerstroemia indica'Indian Crape Myrtle 25 20 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
Tribes'
3'+ Livistona chinensis Chinese Fountain 20 10 Evergreen M Yes No No
Palm
3'+ Magnolia grandiflora'Little Little Gem Magnolia 20 15 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
Gem'
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Parkway Tree Designation List
City of Newport Beach
Parkway Tree Designation List
Pkwy Size Botanical Name Common Name Height Spread Type Water 24" 36" 48" Notes
Needs' Avail. Avail. Avail.
31+ Maytenus boaria Mayten Tree 20 15 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
3'+ Rhus integrifolia Lemonade Berry 10 10 Evergreen VL No No No Available-15
Gal
3'+ Rhus lancea African Sumac 25 20 Evergreen L Yes No No
3'+ Syagrus romanzoffiana Queen Palm 50 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
31+ Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm 90 20 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
4'+ Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree 20 20 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
41+ Brachychiton populeneus Bottle tree 50 40 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
41+ Callistemon citrinus Lemon Bottlebrush 25 20 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
4'+ Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush 25 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
4'+ Cassia leptophyila Gold Medallion tree 25 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
4'+ Eucalyptus ficifolia Red Flowering Gum 40 40 Evergreen M Yes No No
4'+ Geijera parvifolia Australian Willow 40 25 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
41+ Laurus noblis Grecian Laurel 40 30 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
4'+ Spathodea campanulata African Tulip Tree 30 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
4'+ Stenocarpus sinuatus Firewheel Tree 25 15 Evergreen M Yes No No
5'+ Agonis flexuosa Peppermint Tree 35 35 Evergreen L Yes No Yes
51+ Albizia julibrissin Silk Tree 40 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
5'+ Bauhinia vadegata Purple Orchid Tree 30 20 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
ur urea
5'+ Brachychiton acerfolius Flame Tree 40 30 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
51+ Calodendron capense Cape Chestnut 40 40 Deciduous M Yes No No
5'+ Erythrina americans(E. Naked Coral Tree 30 30 Deciduous L Yes Yes No
coralloides
5'+ Eucalyptus sideroxylon Red or Pink Ironbark 60 40 Evergreen L Yes No No
5'+ Fraxinus oxycarpa'Raywood' Raywood Ash 35 30 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Ginkgo biloba'Fmitless' Maidenhair Tree 60 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
51+ Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda 40 50 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Koelreuteria paniculata Goldenrain Tree 25 25 Deciduous L Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Lyonothamnus floribundus Catalina Ironwood 50 30 Evergreen VL Yes No No
51+ Magnolia grandiflora Russett Magnolia 20 15 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
'Russett
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Parkway Tree Designation List
City of Newport Beach
Parkway Tree Designation List
Pkwy Size Botanical Name Common Name Height Spread Type Water 24" 36" 48" Notes
Needs' Avail. Avail. Avail.
5'+ Magnolia grandiflora'Saint Saint Mary Magnolia 25 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
Mary'
5'+ Magnolia grandiflora'Samuel Samuel Sommer 40 30 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
Sommer Magnolia
5'+ Magnolia grandiflora. Majestic Beauty 40 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
'Majestic Beauty' Magnolia
5'+ Melaleuca linnarifolia Flaxleaf Paperbark 30 30 Evergreen L Yes No No
51+ Melaleuca quinquinerva Cajeput Tree 40 20 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
virididfolia
5'+ Metrosederos excelsa New Zealand 40 40 Evergreen M Yes No No
Christmas Tree
51+ Pinus eldarica(brutia) Afghan Pine 60 50 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Pistachia chinensis Chinese Pistache 40 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Podocarpus macrophyllus Yew Pine 50 50 Evergreen M Yes No No
51+ Prunus ilicifolia subsp.lyonii Catalina Cherry 30 30 Evergreen VL No No No Available-15
Gal
51+ Pyrus betulaefolia Dancer Pear 25 20 Deciduous Yes Yes No
'Southworth'
51+ Pyrus calleryana'Aristocraf Aristocrat Pear 30 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer Pear 35 20 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
'Chanticleer'
5'+ Pyrus calleryana'Redspire' Redspire Pear 35 25 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
51+ Quercus douglasii Blue Oak 50 50 Deciduous VL Yes Yes No
5'+ Quercus ilex Holly Oak 50 50 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
5'+ Sapium sebiferum Chinese Tallow Tree 40 35 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
51+ Sophora japonica'Regent' Chinese Scholar Tree 40 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
5'+ Tabebuia avellanedae(lpe) Pink Trumpet Tree 30 30 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
81+ Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine 80 30 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
8'+ Brachychiton discolor Pink Flame Tree 70 50 Semi L No No No Available-15
Gal
8'+ Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Tree 50 60 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Erythrina caffra Kaffirboom Coral 40 40 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
Tree
81+ Eucalyptus maculata Spotted Gum 75 40 Evergreen M Yes No No
81+ Fraxinus velutina'Modesto' Modesto Ash 50 30 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Koelreuteria bipinnata Chinese Flame Tree 50 50 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
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Parkway Tree Designation List
City of Newport Beach
Parkway Tree Designation List
Pkwy Size Botanical Name Common Name Height Spread Type Water 24" 36" 48" Notes
Needs' Avail. Avail. Avail.
8'+ Liquidambar styraciflua Round Leafed 60 35 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
'Rotundiloba' Sweet um
8'+ Lophostemon confertus Brisbane Box 60 40 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine 80 50 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
81+ Pinus pines Italian Stone Pine 60 40 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
g'+ Pinus torreyana Torrey Pine 70 40 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
8'+ Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree 70 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes No
81+ Platanus mexicana Mexican Sycamore 60 40 Evergreen M Yes Yes No
g'+ Platanus racemosa California Sycamore 60 40 Deciduous M Yes Yes Yes
8'+ Podocarpus gracilior Fern Pine 60 60 Evergreen Yes Yes Yes
Afrocar us racilior
g'+ Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak 70 80 Evergreen L Yes Yes Yes
81+ Quercus engelmannii Engleman Oak 60 80 Evergreen L Yes Yes No
81+ Quercus virginiana Southern Live Oak 60 80 Evergreen M Yes Yes Yes
g'+ Schinus molle California Pepper 40 50 Evergreen VL Yes Yes Yes
B'+ Sequoia sempervirens'Aptos Aptos Blue Redwood 60 30 Evergreen H Yes Yes Yes
Blue'
g'+ Tipuana tipu Tipu Tree 50 60 Semi M Yes Yes Yes
81+ Ulmus parvifolia "Drake"Chinese Elm 60 60 Semi M Yes Yes Yes
81+ Zelkova serrate Sawleaf Zelkova 40 40 Deciduous L Yes Yes No
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