(A) Utilities and drainage. Trees, plants, and shrubs shall not be placed where they interfere with the site drainage or where they shall require frequent pruning in order to avoid interference with overhead power lines. Plant materials shall be located to provide reasonable access to all utilities.
(B) Pruning and corner clearance. Every owner of any tree, plant and shrub overhanging or bordering any street or right-of-way including sidewalks within the city shall prune the branches so that such branches shall not obstruct the light from any street lamp or obstruct the view of any street intersection and so that there shall be a clear space of eight feet above the surface of the sidewalk and 19 feet above the surface of the street. Said owner shall remove all dead, diseased, or dangerous trees, plants, and shrubs or broken or decayed limbs that constitute a menace to the safety of the public. If private trees encroach in the right-of-way, the city may trim private trees so they meet the above listed requirements.
(2) All trees and landscaping must maintain a five foot clear zone around fire hydrants as stated in the Uniform Fire Code.
(C) Dead or damaged tree removal on private property. The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead, damaged, or diseased tree or part there of as specified in § 97.50 (Nuisances).
(Ord. 2002-973, passed 5-28-02; Am. Ord. 2014-1170, passed 5-27-14)