CHAPTER 1
TREE REGULATIONS

SECTION:

8-1-1:Parkway Tree Planting

8-1-2:Public Tree Care

8-1-3:Tree Topping

8-1-4:Pruning And Corner Clearance

8-1-5:Notice To Trim

8-1-6:Dead Or Diseased Tree And Planting Removal On Private Property

8-1-7:Removal Of Stumps

8-1-8:Permission To Remove

8-1-9:Prohibited Trees

8-1-1: PARKWAY TREE PLANTING:

It shall be unlawful for a tree to be planted in the village rights of way without the permission of the village. All regulations pertaining to tree planting in the village rights of way are contained in the village's subdivision ordinance. (Ord. 1185, 4-22-2013)

8-1-2: PUBLIC TREE CARE:

   (A)   The village shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain, and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the lines of all streets, alleys, sidewalks, avenues, lanes, squares and public grounds, as may be necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry or beauty of such public grounds.

   (B)   The village may remove or cause or order 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, or to ensure public safety. (Ord. 1185, 4-22-2013)

8-1-3: TREE TOPPING:

It shall be unlawful as a normal practice for any person, entity, or village department to top any street tree, or other tree on public property. "Topping" is defined as the severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than three inches (3") 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 under utility wires or other obstructions where other pruning practices are impractical may be exempted from this section at the determination of the village. (Ord. 1185, 4-22-2013)