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Q6: Will the City fix the sidewalk that has been uplifted or damaged by a City tree? <br />Per state law, the sidewalk is the responsibility of the resident. Notwithstanding, the City will review each <br />case independently and make a determination as to whether a repair or replacement is warranted to <br />address a potential tripping hazard. <br />Q7: How do I notify the City of a dead public tree? How long will it take for the tree to be <br />removed after the City is notified? <br />Please contact the Parks Division within the Public Works Department. Call 925-931-5500 or visit the <br />service request website to fill out a request form: https:Z/www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/how-do-i/report-a- <br />concern/. The timeframe will depend on various factors, but the Parks Supervisor can provide specifics <br />once the request has been filed. <br />Refer to the most recent version of the Tree Preservation Ordinance and City website found here to <br />determine if you need a tree removal permit: https://ecode360.com/43030780#43030780 <br />Q8: Are certain trees protected in the City? Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my <br />property? <br />Yes, the City of Pleasanton's Tree Preservation Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 17.16) protects native <br />trees at 37" in circumference and larger and protects non-native trees at 55" in circumference and larger. <br />The following tree species are considered native to Pleasanton: <br />- Big Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) <br />- Box Elder (Acer negundo) <br />- California Buckeye (Aesculus californica) <br />- California Black Walnut (Juglans hindsii) <br />- Tan Oak (Notholithocarpus densiflorus) <br />- California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa) <br />- Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) <br />- Canyon Oak (Quercus chrysolepis) <br />- Blue Oak (Quercus douglassii) <br />- California Black Oak (Quercus kelloggii) <br />- Valley Oak (Quercus lobata) <br />- Interior Live Oak (Quercus wislizenii) <br />- California Bay Laurel (Umbellularia californica) <br />See Table 1 on the following pages for photos and a link to the SelecTree website page for each native <br />species. <br />Appendix B - FAQs <br />46 of 219 <br />