A. The city recognizes the important role trees have played in the history and development of San Luis Obispo and recognizes that a wide variety of trees can grow in its unique and temperate climate.

B. Any healthy tree within the city limits may be proposed as a heritage tree. The city arborist and tree committee review each proposed heritage tree and, with the owner’s consent, recommend suitable candidates to the city council for official designation as heritage trees.

C. The city shall protect and maintain all designated heritage trees. Heritage trees shall be pruned according to a schedule developed and approved by the public works director. All interim maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner. (Ord. 1544 § 1 (part), 2010)