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§ 152.02  PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED.
   Except as stated in § 152.01 of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to remove any tree(s) from the easement or right-of-way in the city without the prior approval of the City Commission.
(Prior Code, § 20.3)  Penalty, see § 152.99
§ 152.03  PURCHASING, PLANTING NEW TREES.
   The city shall pay up to $150 toward the purchasing and planting of a wide range of hardwood trees planted within 15 feet of the street, but not closer than ten feet of the street or a driveway. Approved tree species include black maple, sugar maple, beech, blue ash, ginkgo, white oak and others. A person shall contact City Clerk or Mayor for approval.
(Prior Code, § 20.4)
§ 152.04  SHADE, ORNAMENTAL TREES.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful for any person to cut, damage or remove any shade or ornamental tree on any of the public ways of the city without having first secured a permit to do so from the City Commission. (See tree removal request application.)
(Prior Code, § 24.1)
   (B)   It is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain any tree or shrub on his or her property. If the tree is covered with ivy or any other potentially hazardous vine, then it is the responsibility of the homeowner to have the vine removed from the tree, as it will eventually kill the tree.
(Prior Code, § 24.2)
Penalty, see § 152.99
§ 152.99  PENALTY.
   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
   (B)   (1)   The violation of § 152.02 of this chapter will result in a fine of $250 for each offense.
(Prior Code, § 20.3)
      (2)   All fines shall be paid within ten days of the issuance of the citation or a late fee of $15 per day shall be applied. If the violation is not resolved and all penalties are not paid within 30 days of the issuance of the citation, a lien may be placed against the property.
(Prior Code, § 20.5)
   (C)   All fines for violation of § 152.04 of this chapter shall be paid within ten days of the issuance of the citation or a late fee of $15 per day shall be applied. If the violation is not resolved and all penalties are not paid within 30 days of the issuance of the citation, a lien may be placed against the property.
(Prior Code, § 24.3)