(A) A grantee shall have the right to remove, trim, cut and to keep clear of its poles, cables, underground conduits and related equipment the trees in and along the rights-of-way, but, in the exercise of the right, the grantee shall not cut the trees to any greater extent than is reasonably necessary for the construction, erection, installation, maintenance and use of cable system equipment.
(B) Except in emergency situations, a grantee shall not remove, trim or cut the trees from any rights-of-way without first providing reasonable notice to the city of its intention to do so, the notice to be delivered not less than ten days in advance.
(C) The grantee shall compensate the city or any private owners of the trees for any damage proximately caused by the grantee’s negligent conduct.
(Ord. passed 8-27-02)