CHAPTER 955
Tree Commission/Trees

955.01   Short title.

955.02   Definitions.

955.03   Creation and establishment of a Tree Commission.

955.04   Director/City Arborist.

955.05   Compensation.

955.06   Operation.

955.07   Duties.

955.08   Master Tree Plan.

955.09   Tree species to be planted.

955.10   Spacing.

955.11   Distance from curb and sidewalk.

955.12   Distance from street corners and fire hydrants.

955.13   Utilities.

955.14   Public tree care.

955.15   Removal, replanting and replacement of public trees.

955.16   Topping of public trees.

955.17   Obstruction; trees pruned.

955.18   Reserved.

955.19   Abuse and/or mutilation of public trees.

955.20   Placing materials on public property.

955.21   Protection of public trees.

955.22   Public utility companies.

955.23   Emergencies.

955.24   Moving large objects.

955.25   Interference with the Director of Planning and Zoning or his/her designee, the Tree Commission and/or the City Arborist.

955.26   Registration of tree experts.

955.27   Commission as trustee.

955.28   Establishment of a budget.

955.29   Memorial Tree Grove.

955.30   Landmark Tree Registry Program.

955.31   City Arborist.

955.32   Severability.

955.33   Conflict.

955.34   Proposed development plan.

955.99   Penalty.

CROSS REFERENCES

      Power to regulate - see Ohio R.C. 715.20

      Assessments for tree planting or maintenance - see Ohio R.C. 727.011

      Injury or destruction - see GEN. OFF. 642.06