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453 17.16.090 boriculture, Tree Pruning Guidelines, current edition and any special conditions as determined by the director. For de- velopments which require a tree report, a certified or consulting arborist shall be in reasonable charge of all activities involving heritage trees. (Ord. 1737 § 1, 1998) 17.16.090 Public utilities. A. Any public utility installing or maintaining any overhead wires or underground pipes or conduits in the vicinity of a heritage tree shall obtain permission from the director before performing any work, including pruning, which may cause injury to the heritage tree. B. The director shall inspect said pruning work to ensure that appropriate pruning practices are followed. The public utility shall follow pruning practices conforming to the International Society of Arboriculture pruning standards to promote the well -being of the tree. Topping shall not be permitted unless specifically approved by the director. The director shall stop any tree pruning performed by a utility if said practices are not being followed. (Ord. 1737 § 1, 1998) 17.16.100 Insurance requirements. Any person engaged in the business of pruning hcritagc trees within the city shall be a California licensed con- tractor and shall carry public liability and property damage insurance as determined by the city attorney. (Ord. 1737 § 1, 1998) 17.16.110 Fines and penalties. A. Any person who unlawfully removes or destroys a heritage tree shall pay a civil penalty in the amount of the ap- praised value of the tree. If there is inadequate plant material to properly appraise the tree, the penalty shall be $5,000.00. Any person who unlawfully disfigures a heritage tree whether through vandalism, improper pruning or other actions, shall pay a civil penally commensurate with the damage; the amount shall be determined by the director in accordance with the "Guide for Plant Appraisal" under the auspices of the International Society of Ar- boriculture. The collection of the penalties may be enforced by civil action brought in the name of the city by the city attorney. B. The cost of replacement plant material may be considered as partial payment of any penalty under this chapter. (Ord. 1737 § 1, 1998) 17.16.120 Additional provisions. The provisions of this chapter shall supplement but not supplant other provisions of this code relating to the pres- ervation of trees. (Ord. 1737 § 1, 1998) (Pleasanton Supp. No. 3, I -10)