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Deer Lodge, MT Code of Ordinances
CHAPTER 14.14: STREET AND PARK TREE REGULATIONS
Section
   14.14.010   Definitions
   14.14.020   Creation and establishment of a City Tree Board
   14.14.030   Term of office
   14.14.040   Compensation
   14.14.050   Duties and responsibilities
   14.14.060   Operation
   14.14.070   Street tree species to be planted
   14.14.080   Spacing
   14.14.090   Distance from curb and sidewalk
   14.14.100   Distance from street corners and fireplugs
   14.14.110   Utilities
   14.14.120   Public tree care
   14.14.130   Tree topping
   14.14.140   Pruning and corner clearance
   14.14.150   Dead or diseased tree removal on private property
   14.14.160   Removal of stumps
   14.14.170   Interference with City Tree Board
   14.14.180   Arborists license and bond
   14.14.190   Review by City Council
   14.14.200   Penalty
§ 14.14.010 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.   
   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 land lying between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues or ways within the city.
(Prior Code, § 14.14.010) (Ord. 1, passed 1-17-1980)
§ 14.14.020 CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY TREE BOARD.
   There is hereby created and established a City Tree Board which shall consist of five members, citizens and residents of this city, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.
(Prior Code, § 14.14.020) (Ord. 1, passed 1-17-1980)
§ 14.14.030 TERM OF OFFICE.
   The term of the five persons to be appointed by the Mayor shall be three years, except that the term of two of the members appointed to the first Board shall be for only one year and the term of two members of the first Board shall be for two years. In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, his or her successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term.
(Prior Code, § 14.14.030) (Ord. 1, passed 1-17-1980)
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