§ 12.08.150. Landmark trees.

Any Morro Bay resident may nominate a tree within the right-of-way to be considered for landmark tree designation. The nominated tree shall meet at least three of the seven criteria listed below. All nominated landmark trees shall be reviewed by the public works advisory board. The recommendation of the public works advisory board shall be forwarded to the city council for official landmark tree designation.

Landmark tree criteria:

A.

Any specimen tree or grove of significant size, beauty, cultural heritage or habitat value;

B.

Specimen tree or grove of significant habitat value for migratory birds and butterflies;

C.

Native trees or groves of historical significance to local indigenous cultures;

D.

Specimen tree or grove of agricultural significance and history;

E.

Specimen tree or grove older than eighty to one hundred years;

F.

Any trees playing very important functional role in city parks or for city planning and maintenance;

G.

Specimen trees or groves of significance planted by early settlers of Morro Bay.

(Ord. No. 563, § 1, 10-11-10)