CHAPTER 6
URBAN FORESTRY

SECTION:

8-6-1: Definitions

8-6-2: Duties And Responsibilities

8-6-3: Planting Authorized; Permit Required

8-6-4: Application; Conditions Of Permit

8-6-5: Tree Species

8-6-6: Prohibited Trees

8-6-7: Tree Requirements And Restrictions

8-6-8: Spacing

8-6-9: Public Tree Care

8-6-10: Pruning Standards

8-6-11: Tree Topping

8-6-12: Pruning And Corner Clearance

8-6-13: Dead Or Diseased Trees

8-6-14: Removal Of Stumps

8-6-15: Protection Of Trees

8-6-16: Appeal

8-6-17: Violations; Penalties

8-6-1: DEFINITIONS:

As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

PARK TREES: Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation in public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the City, or to which the public has free access as a park.

STREET TREES: Trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation on public rights-of-way lying between property lines on either side of all parkways, streets, avenues, or alleys within the City. (Ord. 12-01, 8-20-2012)

8-6-2: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

There is henceforth created an Urban Forestry Board whose members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council for the City of Cut Bank. This board shall be an advisory board which must set its meetings and adopt agendas pursuant to State of Montana law on public meetings.

   A.   Comprehensive Plan: It shall be the responsibility of the Urban Forestry Board to study, investigate, counsel, develop and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets, and in other public areas. Such plan will be reviewed annually by the Urban Forestry Board and upon approval shall constitute the official Comprehensive City Tree Plan.

   B.   Tree Inventory: The Urban Forestry Board shall promote and supervise the establishment of a tree inventory for street and park trees. The inventory shall be updated with the results of ground inspections every three (3) years. (Ord. 12-01, 8-20-2012)

8-6-3: PLANTING AUTHORIZED; PERMIT REQUIRED:

Permission is hereby given to owners of real estate in the City to improve their premises by planting trees and properly cultivating, protecting and caring for the same in the boulevards or parkways adjoining their property, provided said trees, or the cultivation or protection thereof, shall, in no case, interfere with the full use of said streets for public purposes; and provided further, that no person, association or corporation shall plant or trim any tree within the limits of any parkway, street, avenue, or alley in the City without having first obtained a written permit to do so from the Urban Forestry Board. (Ord. 12-01, 8-20-2012)