6-4-5: PLANTING AND CARE:
   A.   Location And Spacing:
      1.   No tree or shrub shall be planted closer than ten feet (10') of any fireplug.
      2.   Trees and shrubs planted near intersections shall be no closer to that intersection than as provided in the planning and zoning regulations of the Town 1 .
   B.   Public Tree Care: The Town shall have the right to plant, trim, spray, preserve and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the lines of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares and public grounds, as may be necessary to ensure safety when servicing Town utilities or to preserve the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds. The Town may remove, or cause to be removed, any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition, or which by reason of its nature, is injurious to sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines or other public improvements or is affected with any injurious fungus, insect or other pest.
   C.   Protection During Excavations: In making excavations in streets or other Town property, care shall be taken to avoid injury to the roots of any tree or shrub, wherever possible. (Ord. 91-06, 10-1-1991)

 

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1. See Titles 8 and 9 of this Code.