(A) The city shall have jurisdiction of all trees, shrubs and other plants in, on or along (except on private property) any public street, sidewalk, right-of-way, easement and in any park or other public place owned by the city (“public arboriculture”). The city shall have the power to cause or prohibit the planting, maintenance, removal and replacement of such trees, shrubs and other plants. This chapter shall not regulate trees, shrubs or other plants located on private property. The city may have separate regulatory powers over trees under additional city ordinances, including, but not limited to, the city’s zoning and subdivision ordinances.
(B) The UFB will advise and make recommendations to the city’s Board of Commissioners regarding issues as they relate to the city’s urban forest.
(C) The Covington Urban Forestry Program (“the Program”) and the UFB will promote, but not regulate, the stewardship of trees, shrubs and other plants upon private property within the city limits.
(Ord. O-20-20, passed 9-15-2020)