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SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES: Sec. C16-12. Heritage trees.

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Sec. C16-12. Heritage trees.

Any tree which, because of its history, girth, height, species, or other unique quality, has been recommended by the Historical Heritage Commission (HHC) and found by the Board of Supervisors to have a special significance to the community shall be designated a heritage tree. Such trees shall be listed individually on the heritage resource inventory, adopted by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. Such resolution may be amended as necessary to add or delete trees from the inventory.

(a) Any person, including the property owner, as well as the Board of Supervisors and the HHC, may nominate a tree for inclusion on the heritage resource inventory.

(b) When a tree has been nominated for addition to the heritage resource inventory, a public hearing shall be held before the HHC. Notice of the hearing shall be sent to the owner of the property on which the tree is located at least ten days prior to the date of such hearing.

(c) The HHC shall conduct a hearing on the issue of placement of a tree on the heritage resource inventory. Any person may present evidence on the issue. The HHC shall make findings supporting its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to include a tree or trees on the heritage resource inventory.

(d) The Board of Supervisors shall conduct a hearing on the recommendation of the HHC to place a tree or trees on the heritage resource inventory. Notice of hearing shall be sent to the owner of the parcel upon which the tree is located. Evidence may be presented by any person. Notice of action on the recommendation shall be given to the owner of the parcel on which the tree is located.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.107, § 1, 2-11-97; Ord. No. NS-1200.302, § 7, 12-18-01)

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