CHAPTER 935
Removal and Destruction of Trees

935.01    Intent.

935.02   Removal or destruction of trees on vacant lots.

935.03   Construction sites.

935.04   Fastening materials to trees.

935.05    Injury to trees.

935.06   Utility wires.

935.07   Nuisance; notice; correction or removal; payment of costs.

935.08   Work by public utilities.

935.09   Interference with enforcement.

935.10   Trees for new construction.

935.11   Appeal.  (Repealed)

CROSS REFERENCES

      Injury and destruction of trees - see GEN. OFF. 642.06

      Landscapers removing trees - see BUS. REG. 735.03

      Trees generally - see S. & P.S. Ch. 923

935.01 INTENT.

   It is the intent of this chapter to protect property values, prevent soil erosion, provide a buffer between various uses within the City and to maintain and improve the environmental living conditions within the City by removal of trees.

(Ord. 1977-94. Passed 11-6-78; Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)

935.02 REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION OF TREES ON VACANT LOTS.

   No tree with a trunk more than thirteen inches in circumference measured at a point thirty-six inches above ground level shall be removed or destroyed on any lot or land within the City not containing a building, unless the tree is either diseased or injured in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance. (Ord. 1977-94. Passed 11-6-78; Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)