Tree trimming in Venice must follow ANSI A300 best management practices under Venice Code Ch. 89. Hat-racking or severe topping of Heritage and Venetian Trees is prohibited and treated as removal if it removes more than 25% of the canopy.
The City Arborist enforces Ch. 89 trimming standards: pruning cuts must be made consistent with ANSI A300 (Part 1 - Pruning), and removal of more than 25% of the canopy in a single year is treated as a removal requiring a permit and replacement. The Master Tree List published by the City identifies preferred species for replacement plantings.
Improper trimming that exceeds the 25% threshold without a permit is a Code violation under Sec. 1-14 with fines up to $500/day plus replacement obligations and possible Code Enforcement Board liens.
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