§ 21.046 TREE TOPPING.

   It shall be unlawful as normal practice, except as described below, for any person, firm, or city department to top any street tree, park tree, or other tree on public property. “TOPPING” is defined as the severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than three inches in diameter within the tree's crown to such a degree so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, or certain trees that interfere with or are an imminent threat to utility wires or other obstructions, where other pruning practices are impractical, may be exempted from this subchapter at the determination of the Tree Commission.

(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)

§ 21.047 REMOVAL OF STUMPS.

   All stumps of street and park trees shall be removed below the surface of the ground so that the top of the stump shall not project above the surface of the ground.

(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)

§ 21.048 REVIEW BY CITY COUNCIL.

   The City Council shall have the right to review the conduct, acts, and decisions of the Tree Commission. Any person may appeal from any ruling or order of the Tree Commission to the City Council who may hear the matter and make a final decision.

(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)

§ 21.049 PENALTY.

   Violations of this subchapter shall be subject to the civil penalties set forth in §§ 10.80 and 10.84.

(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)

PUBLIC HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD

§ 21.060 ESTABLISHMENT; DESIGNATION.

   There is hereby established a Public Housing Advisory Board for the city, which is hereafter referred to as the “Housing Advisory Board.”

(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)

§ 21.061 MEMBERSHIP AND VACANCIES.

   The Housing Advisory Board shall consist of nine members, three of whom shall be Public Housing residents, two of whom shall be Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment participants, and four of whom shall be at-large residents of the city. Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Council for overlapping terms of three years. The Council shall in August 1990 organize the Board and designate by motion the members and their respective terms so that three members shall be appointed for a three-year term, three members shall be appointed for a two-year term, and three members shall be appointed to serve until July 31, 1991. Thereafter each year in July, the proper number of Board members shall be appointed or reappointed for three years. Housing Advisory Board members may be reappointed for successive terms, but in no case shall a member be reappointed to serve more than a total of nine years, including any partial terms served for a previous member. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the initial appointment. Members shall serve without pay but may be reimbursed for any expenses incurred while representing the Board.

(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)