Sec. 21-8A. Tree Trimming, Pruning:

   (a)   The trimming and pruning of all trees within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Deerfield shall be permitted year round, subject to the restrictions set forth in subsection (b) of this section.

   (b)   Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the following restrictions shall apply to the trimming and pruning of trees within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Deerfield:

      (1)   Any trimming or pruning of trees shall be done in a manner that is consistent with the guidelines set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture, in their publication entitled "Tree Pruning Guidelines, 1995", or as herein amended in this section for the purpose of protecting the health of trees and property values; and

      (2)   Except in the event of a dangerous tree or shrub, as that term is defined in section 21-5 of this article, or a tree emergency, as that term is defined in section 21-22 of this chapter:

         (A)   All species of elm and oaks shall not be trimmed or pruned from April 1 through November 1 of each year; and

         (B)   No utility company may conduct trimming or pruning of trees without having first notified, in writing, no less than seven (7) days prior to the start of such trimming or pruning: 1) the Village Director of Public Works and Engineering; and 2) all property owners who own property adjacent to the property on which such trimming or pruning is scheduled to occur.

   (c)   Trimming or pruning any tree in violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation, with each tree trimmed or pruned in violation of this section being a separate violation. (Ord. 0-18-26, 8-6-2018)