Specifications include, but are not limited to: TREE CLEARANCE (within Right-of-Ways) - A minimum of eight (8) feet vertical clearance shall be maintained. This shall be increased up to 15' where necessary for the passage of taller vehicles-such as vans, buses, or trucks-in areas which must be used by such vehicles, smaller trees shall be kept inside curb until tall enough. Clearances shall vary per area and must be approved by the “City of Wildwood.” In general, hedges and shrub masses shall be maintained at a maximum height of three (3) feet in all areas, including cul-de-sacs, where views must be maintained for safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. However, Contractor shall visually inspect the site (doing so on a routine basis) to determine whether safe visibility requires maintenance at a lower height, in any given situation. Individual plants or specimens which do not specifically impede safe visibility may conform to the other applicable standards of these specifications. All material will be kept trimmed off walls, fences, and any objects in landscape areas at all times. Trees near light poles shall be maintained as they grow to avoid impeding safe light levels, to the greatest extent possible. Pruning of all landscaping shall comply with the proper techniques outlined in these specifications, based on the type of plant material. But in all cases, ensuring safe visibility shall be the prevailing objective. TREE MAINTENANCE - CRAPE MYRTLES - Crape Myrtles shall be maintained with an open, natural crown. The natural branching structure shall be maintained, light pruning only to promote healthy, natural development form, size, and width. As trees mature, a clear trunk height of 8.5' minimum shall be maintained. Canopies shall in no case be allowed to deter safety and visibility in traffic situations. Topping, heading cuts or trimming back to knobs is not permitted. Proper reduction cuts may be made in some instances with the approval of the landscape manager. PALMS Palms shall be maintained to have full, rounded heads. Ferns may remain but shall not be allowed to spread into planting beds. Seed pods shall be removed after fruiting, as possible. Damaged or dead palm fronds, seed heads and dates will be removed within 15' of the ground on some varieties of palms at District's request. LIGUSTRUM TREES - Ligustrum Trees shall be maintained to have full natural heads, trimming the long runners, but keeping a loose rather than a sheared form. The tree should be limbed up proportionally with the size of the tree and to allow visibility, where required for safety.