1. All landscaped area plants, to include parking lots, shall be trimmed and maintained at a maximum height of 36 inches. Trimming shall maintain the growth pattern of existing plants, and shall prevent growth beyond the boundaries of the planted area including but not limited to: on sidewalk areas, roadways, and parking areas. All areas shall be inspected at every visit to ensure proper height and growth. 2. All trimmings shall be picked up and removed from the property. All debris removed from all locations shall be disposed of in a licensed landfill in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. 3. Tree branches shall be trimmed to a height of eight (8) feet above the ground, over all walkways and parking areas. Plants, trees and shrubs located at intersections and parking lot accesses shall be trimmed in accordance with Department of Transportation, Sight Distance at Intersections Standards, and County of Volusia Code, 409.02 Sight Distance. i. All pruning shall be conducted in accordance with the most current edition of American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards for “Tree Care Operations – Tree, Shrub and Other Woody Plant Maintenance – Standard Practices.” By submitting a Bid, the Contractor certifies that these practices shall be followed. 4. Trimming or weed eating shall be done along the base of all fences. Vines and other vegetation shall be removed from all fences. Herbicides may be used to prevent growth of vegetation on fence lines, with the exception of drinking water treatment facility sites. All trimmings shall be picked up and removed from the property. All debris removed from all locations shall be disposed of in a licensed landfill in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. 5. Trimming shall be completed around the perimeter of all buildings, structures, posts, signs, fences or other objects every time an area is serviced.
