(A) All deciduous trees on public properties shall be pruned on a rotational basis of not more than ten years. This involves pruning each village-owned deciduous tree at least once in this time period.
(B) Public trees shall be managed in such a manner as to promote their general health by providing the necessary arboricultural practices, which may include insect and disease control, fertilization, irrigation, staking, guying, wrapping, cabling, bracing or pruning.
(C) Trees shall be maintained in such a manner as not to endanger, interfere or otherwise conflict with requirements of public safety.
(D) Any public tree, because of habit of growth, age, condition or disease, becomes a hazard to public safety or obstructs a clear view of streets, signs, signals or intersection, thus creating a hazard, shall be maintained to correct the problem. Hanging limb and branch growth shall be maintained 14 feet above streets and eight feet above sidewalks.
(E) Any tree, because of an epidemic disease or insect infestation, thus posing a threat to other trees or plants in the community, shall be treated so as to control the spread of the problem organism.
(Ord. 1780, passed 5-5-14) Penalty, see § 158.99