(a) No person shall hereafter plant or remove any tree or shrub upon any public way, street or alley, unless he shall have first obtained a permit in writing from the Zoning Inspector specifying the size, type, species and location on the public way, street or alley, of the tree or shrub so to be planted or removed.
(b) Street trees, when planted, shall be located outside of the street right of way of any sewer or water easements that may be adjacent to the street right of way, and planted in such manner as not to impair visibility at any corner or corners. It is strongly recommended that all subdividers or developers retain existing trees and plant trees on each lot. The Shade Tree Authority will cooperate in giving advice on species of trees which are acceptable for planting.
(c) The Zoning Inspector shall have the authority to deny a permit to any person who proposes to remove any tree or shrub upon a public way, street or alley. Further, the Zoning Inspector shall have the authority to deny a permit to any person who proposes to plant any tree or shrub upon a public way, street or alley of a size, type or species found to be undesirable by the Authority or so found to be undesirable for the location proposed; or he may deny a permit to any person who proposes to plant any tree or shrub upon a public way, street or alley if at a location found by the Authority to be of a size or type unsuitable for planting of trees or shrubs.
(Ord. 52-1983. Passed 12-13-83.)