(A) The village shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the sight lines of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares and public grounds, as may be necessary to insure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds.
(B) The Village Tree Board, with approval from the Public Works Department, may remove or order to be removed any tree or part thereof that is in an unsafe condition or that by reason of its nature is injurious to sewers, electric lines, gas lines, water lines, or other public improvements, or is affected with any injurious fungus, insect or other pest (see §§ 96.43 and 96.44).
(C) The management of street trees is the responsibility of the Public Works Department. State routes and arterial roads shall receive the highest priority for tree planting.
(Ord. 1780, passed 5-5-14)