(A) Street trees located within dedicated and accepted right-of-ways on provisional plats submitted to the town after the passage of this subchapter will be planted at the expense of the developer in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter except as the Subdivision Control Ordinance specifically indicates otherwise. Species, spacing and size requirements of §§ 31.18 and 31.19 must be adhered to.
(B) The State Highway Department may act to trim or remove trees endangering traffic on state highways within the city limits.
(C) In extreme emergencies, determined by the Tree Commission and/or Town Council, when a tree (or trees) has been severely damaged by storms or other causes or is obstructing utility wires, etc., the Street Commissioner or Public Utilities may resort to topping (§ 31.24) or other severe cutting back of limbs of street trees but must report all such incidents to the Akron Tree Commission.
(Ord. 4-18-2006, passed 5-16-06)