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All trimming or pruning of street trees must be done in accordance with Nebraska Guide #G91-1035. If work on street trees is not satisfactory in the opinion of the city, the city may make necessary corrections and assess the cost to the tree service or individual. A suspension from doing work on street trees may also apply for any given length of time.
(Prior Code, § 96.08) (Ord. 99-03, passed 2-1-1999; Ord. 01-25, passed 4-2-2001) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Clearance over walkways shall be the responsibility of the abutting property owners. A clearance of no less than eight feet shall be maintained over walkways, and a clearance of no less than 14 feet shall be maintained over streets and alleys. Property owners are responsible to maintain the eight-foot height on street and private trees over walkways so that they will not inhibit the passage of pedestrians. This is to ensure safety of persons using the sidewalks. Property owners should report any infractions of street trees that abut their property to the Director of Public Works who will evaluate the situation and take appropriate action at city expense. It shall be the duty of the city to trim any trees to the 13 feet above the streets height so that they will not inhibit the passage of vehicles.
(B) It shall be the duty of the utility company to trim any trees within or in close proximity to utility lines.
(C) If any trees are permitted by the owners of the adjacent premises to grow untrimmed in violation of the provisions of this section, it shall be the duty of the Public Works Department to notify the owner in writing to trim the trees within the time and manner to be specified in the notice. If any person so notified shall neglect or refuse to comply with the notice, the Public Works Department shall forthwith cause the trees to be trimmed at the expense of the city and the costs thereof assessed against the property.
(Prior Code, § 96.09) (Ord. 99-03, passed 2-1-1999; Ord. 01-25, passed 4-2-2001) Penalty, see § 10.99
The city shall have the right and responsibility to cause to be removed any tree within the city limits that is diseased or dead on public land. All trees that have been designated for removal due to disease or infestation shall be properly disposed of at a site determined by the city. All trees which require burning as prescribed by the State Forester as a proper means of disposal shall be burned by the city in accordance with relevant state law.
(Prior Code, § 96.10) (Ord. 99-03, passed 2-1-1999; Ord. 01-25, passed 4-2-2001)
(A) Persons engaged in the business or occupation of pruning, treating or removing any tree or trees inside the city limits must be registered with the City Clerk’s office by April 1 of each year. Registration may be obtained at any time during the year upon meeting application requirements. Each person in the business of tree work must show evidence of minimum liability insurance as set by resolution and the city be named as an additional insured. A copy of the certificate of liability insurance must be on file with the City Clerk’s office and kept current. No registration is required by any public employee(s) doing such work in the pursuit of his, her or their public service endeavors. Whenever an individual plans to fell a tree onto the street or block the street for any tree work, the individual shall make a request to the City Administrator and shall notify the Fire, Public Works and Police Departments 24 hours prior to breaking any street and as to how long the street will be blocked and shall notify the Fire and Police Departments as to when the street is open. Traffic cones, which shall be fluorescent in nature regardless of color, or proper visible barricades are required for public safety.
(B) Prior to doing work within the city limits, persons in the tree business must be registered with the City Clerk’s office. Evidence of liability insurance and certification of attendance at a city-approved tree care workshop or seminar by a representative of the tree service company must be provided to the City Clerk’s office prior to April 1 of each year.
(C) Fees for the registrations will be as set by resolution.
(Prior Code, § 96.11) (Ord. 99-03, passed 2-1-1999; Ord. 01-25, passed 4-2-2001) Penalty, see § 10.99
In construction of new single-family dwellings, it is suggested to plant at least one one and one-half inch caliper Class I or Class II tree per residence. In construction of multiple-family dwellings, it is suggested to plant at least two one and one-half inch caliper Class I or II trees per lot. Trees cannot be planted in public right-of-way of any street type less than eight feet in width as measured from the back of curb to the property line. Trees on public property cannot be planted within four feet of the back of curb, street edge, sidewalk or trail or within any visual clearance zone. Trees on private property shall be planted a distance of not less than four feet from public sidewalks or trails and shall be in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 96.12) (Ord. 99-03, passed 2-1-1999; Ord. 01-25, passed 4-2-2001) Penalty, see § 10.99
Imposition of any penalty for a violation of this chapter shall not be construed as a waiver of the right of the city to collect the costs of removal of the tree in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 96.14) (Ord. 99-03, passed 2-1-1999; Ord. 01-25, passed 4-2-2001)