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Ordinance No. 2288 Page 6 of 12 Dwelling Unit, installation of a pool, etc.) and, at the discretion of the Director, the tree is situated on a parcel such that its preservation would preclude reasonable development; 5. After determining the number and quality of existing trees in the neighborhood or surrounding improved areas, removal of the tree would not negatively affect the goals and objectives of urban forest sustainability, canopy cover, public health, safety, general welfare of residents and upon the property values and beauty of the area; and 6. The tree is in a high or very high fire severity zone as identified by CalFire’s current Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, poses an increased risk to life or property as determined by the Fire Marshal of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, and no reasonable mitigation efforts can be taken to mitigate the risk and preserve the tree. D. The following shall not be considered as reasons for a Protected Tree to be removed: 1. A general dislike or fear of a particular species or variety of tree; 2. Tree debris, e.g., leaves, messy fruit, pods, seeds, etc.; 3. Tree pollen that causes allergies; 4. Nuisances created from non-lethal pests and diseases, e.g., aphids; 5. Surface root intrusion 6. Landscape renovations E. The Director shall notify the applicant in writing of the determination to approve or deny the Applicant’s request for a removal permit (and the basis for the denial if the application is denied). F. Upon determination by the Director, the Applicant shall plant climate-appropriate replacement tree(s) at a minimum of a 1:1 replacement ratio and 15-gallon size and irrigate for the establishment of such tree(s) unless otherwise specified by the Director. The Director may also require that the replacement tree(s) is/are an approved recommended species by the City and shall determine the size of the tree(s) and the timeline for planting the tree(s). Page 42 of 893