1. State the tree/palm species name, quantity, area to be pruned, and the location of the tree/palm on the property.

2. The following are required:

• Current Broward County Business Tax Receipt of the contractor performing the work
• Signed and dated letter from property owner (on official letterhead for commercial and multi-family residential properties) authorizing contractor to apply for tree trimming permit on his/her behalf
• Valid ISA Certified Arborist card
• Arborist consent letter for supervision of pruning with site address referenced

3. Pruning shall conform to Article X – Landscape Standards: Sec. 27-261 of the city code of ordinances, and policies including, but not limited to:

• Prune trees according to ANSI A-300 Standards (available online at www.ansi.org).
• Remove no more than 25% of the canopy of a tree and palm per pruning cycle.
• No hat-racking, topping, over-lifting, overthinning, or lion-tailing trees.
• Avoid flush cuts and stub cuts on trees.
• Remove only inflorescences/fruits and dead (brown) fronds on palm trees.