(A) Private property owner responsibilities. It shall be the duty of the owner or person in possession of each lot in the city to:
(1) Accept, protect and provide adequate water to any Public Tree planted in parkways or other public right-of-way abutting such lots, and not to interfere with the city’s maintenance and pruning of such trees; and
(2) Notify the Tree Officer of any suspected tree hazards or maintenance needs of any Public Tree on his or her property. An application for trimming or removal is not required for such notification.
(B) City responsibilities. The city shall be responsible for planting, trimming, pruning, removing and other forms of maintenance of public trees.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)