16518 SR 507 083018
City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3835
August 30, 2018
JOTA INC
7955 Auberge Circle
San Diego, CA 92127
RE: Tree Topping at 16518 SR 507
The City of Yelm has noted that 8 trees located on the outer perimeter of the Chevron gas station have been trimmed. The trimming resulted in topping of the trees which is prohibited
by Yelm Municipal Code 18.57.060:
It is unlawful for any person, firm or city department to top any street tree, park tree, or other tree on public property. “Topping” is defined as the severe cutting back of limbs to
stubs larger than three inches in diameter within the tree’s crown to such a degree so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. Trees severely damaged by storms or other
causes, or certain trees under utility wires or other obstructions where other pruning practices are impractical may be exempted from this chapter at the determination of the site plan
review committee. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
This letter is to inform you that all 8 of these damaged trees need to be replaced. The city requires that you submit a landscaping drawing that illustrates your plan for replacing the
trees damaged as a result of your trimming.
You must respond to this letter within 15 days of the date you receive it. Failing to respond to this letter by the time stated may result in further actions by the City of Yelm, including,
but not limited to the issuance of civil penalties of up to $250.00 per day of violations or further enforcement action through court of competent jurisdiction.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at (360) 458-8407.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Chris Vaccaro
Building Official
City of Yelm