97.06 Removal
97.06 REMOVAL
(a) The Commission may remove, prune or cause to be removed and pruned, all trees, shrubs, or any other plants that are planted on the public right-of-way or municipal property, when it is determined the pruning or removal will be beneficial to the peace, health, and safety of the public and pubic improvements or where trees, shrubs, or plants are detrimental to the growth of adjacent trees. (Ord. 7-1987; Ord. 49-1993)
(b) Permission must be obtained before removing any street tree. Such permission must be obtained from the Director of the Department of Public Works and Engineering.
(c) Any tree removed from the public right-of-way or municipal property, must be cut low to the ground within four inches of ground level and no brush, limbs, or other parts of the tree are to be allowed to remain in any city street overnight.
More Categories:
- 97.00 Street Tree Commission
- 97.01 Definitions
- 97.02 Membership
- 97.03 Powers and Duties
- 97.04 Authority
- 97.05 Interference with Street Tree Commission
- 97.07 Location of Trees Along the Street
- 97.08 Location of Trees Along the Street
- 97.08 Permission to Plant
- 97.09 Planting and Care
- 97.10 Spacing of Street Trees
- 97.11 Protection of Trees
- 97.12 Liability of City and Responsibility of Owne
- 97.13 Abuse/Illegal Act
- 97.14 Protection During Construction Operations
- 97.15 Required Pruning
- 97.16 Public Utilities
- 97.17 Enforcement and Penalties