(a) Tree Species. The Commission will develop and maintain a list of desirable trees and shrubs for planting along streets in the Downtown Tree District.
(b) Planting. Trees shall not be planted at any location within the Downtown Tree District without the specific written approval of the Commission. Only those tree species shall be considered for new or replacement planting. All tree planting shall comply with the American Association of Nurserymen standards unless special standards are allowed by the Commission.
(c) Removal. No person, firm or corporation shall remove any tree or shrub situate on any property owned by the City nor within any City right-of-way within the Downtown Tree District without first filing an application and procuring a permit from the Commission. The person receiving the permit shall abide by the standards set forth in this article. The Commission may remove or cause or order to be removed, any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which by reason of its nature is injurious to sewer, utility lines, gas lines, water lines or other public improvements or is affected with any infectious fungus, insect or other pest.
(Ord. 99-28. Passed 11-4-99.)