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ORDINANCE NO. 503
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
AMENDING SECTION 10-2.802 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
WITH REGARD TO LANDSCAPING POLICIES
WHEREAS,the Ci Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills "Town" wishes to
City ("Town")
preserve the rural qualities of the Town, to insure that structures, as viewed from off-site, blend
harmoniously with the natural landscape and are unobtrusive; to maintain soil stability, to abate
noises; to protect wildlife habitats; to retain aesthetic quality; and to protect properties against
fire and other natural forces.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills ("Town") has
determined that eucalyptus trees are invasive, nonnative tree species which are not suitable
within the vicinity of structures and roadways because they are potential safety and fire hazards.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does
ORDAIN as follows:
1. AMENDMENT OF CODE. Section 10-2.802 of Article 8 (Landscaping) of
Chapter 2 (Site Development) of Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) of the Los Altos Hills
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 10-2.802.Landscaping policies
(f) Tree preservation. Every feasible attempt should be made to preserve existing
trees except those trees identified in the Los Altos Hills Landscape Guidelines
invasive plant list.
(g) Eucalyptus Trees. All existing Blue Gum (E. globulus), Pink Ironbark (E.
sideroxylon rosea), River Red Gum (E. camaldulensis), Swamp Gum (E. rudis),
Honey Gum (E. melliodora), and Manna Gum (E. viminalis) eucalyptus trees
shall be removed at the time of the construction of a principal residence or at the
time of the construction of any structure, combination of structures, addition or
alteration to structures which individually or cumulatively equal or exceed twelve
hundred(1,200) square feet of floor area. Exceptions shall be made for eucalyptus
trees greater than 150' from any roadways or structures.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION. This ordinance shall take effect
thirty (30) days after adoption. Within fifteen days after the passage of this ordinance the City
Clerk shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published once, with the names of
those City Councilmembers voting for or against it in a newspaper of general circulation in the
Town of Los Altos Hills, as required by law.
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INTRODUCED: July 13, 2006
PASSED: July 27, 2006
AYES: Mayor Warshawsky, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmember Kerr,
Councilmember Mordo and Councilmember O'Malley
NOES:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
ABSENT:None
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk Ci
APPROV AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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