The 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 public rights-of-way but, in the exercise of such right, the grantee shall not cut such trees to any greater extent than is reasonably necessary for the construction, erection, installation, maintenance, and use of cable system equipment. Except in emergency situations, the grantee shall not remove, trim, or cut such trees from any public rights-of-way without first providing reasonable notice to the county of its intention to do so, such notice to be delivered not less than ten days in advance. The grantee shall compensate the county or any private owners of such trees for any damage proximately caused by the grantee’s negligent conduct.
(1996 Code, § 110.078) (Ord. passed 11-20-2000)