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LTC # 192-2015 LETTE r TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members if the City ,f.mmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ,
DATE: May 6, 2015
SUBJECT: Tree Pruning and Swale Plantings ,n Public Right-of-Ways
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This following Letter to Commission is to ad•ress deviations between past practices and the
Miami Beach City Code. The Public Works Department has performed a Code Review.
According to Code Sections 98-166 and 126-6, maintenance of landscape material along the
roadway is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner, up to the centerline of the right-of-
way. However, it may not be appropriate to have property owners maintain median plantings
with the associated traffic and safety concerns. The Administration recommends the following
be performed by the abutting property owner in accordance with City Code:
• Mowing of grass areas in the swale portion of the right-of-way.
• Pruning of all trees and shrubs located in the right-of-way swales.
The only exceptions involve utility clearance pruning, utility excavation work, Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CPTED,) or for emergency purposes, in which case the work
shall be performed by City of Miami Beach staff, Florida Power and Light staff, and or a City
approved ISA Certified tree pruning contractor. The Greenspace Management Division will
make themselves available to assist with information on Best Practices to ensure that the
pruning that is performed is in accordance with ANSI A-300 pruning guidelines, the Miami
Beach Tree Preservation Ordinance, and good horticultural practices.
Any and all proposed plantings or tree removals located in the right-of-way swales currently
require a permit and written approval from the Public Works Department's Right-of-Way
Division, with review and approval from the Greenspace Management Division, this practice will
continue.
Should you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Eric Carpenter at (305)
67.`\ 080, ext. 6012.
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