For the purpose of this chapter the following terms, phrases and words shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
CITY: The city of Flora, Illinois.
PERSON: Any public or private individual, group, company, firm, corporation, partnership, association, society or any other combination of human beings whether legal or natural.
REMOVAL: The actual removal or causing the effective removal through damaging, poisoning or other direct or indirect actions resulting in the death of a tree or shrub.
SHRUB: Any woody plant of low height with several stems.
STREET TREE: Any tree in a public place or on a public right of way. (Ord. 87-860, 8-17-1987)
(A) No person shall trim, spray, treat, preserve, remove or plant any tree, shrub or grassy area in any public place or on any public right of way without first obtaining a permit from the city.
(B) Any person desiring a permit to trim, spray, treat, preserve or remove a tree in any public place or on any public right of way shall submit a written application to the director of community development setting forth:
1. The number and kind of trees to be trimmed, sprayed, treated, preserved or removed.
2. The kind of treatment to be administered.
3. The kind and condition of the nearest trees upon adjoining property.
4. Such other information as the director of community development shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination of whether a permit should be issued.
(C) Any person desiring a permit to plant any tree or shrub in any public place or on any public right of way shall submit a written application to the director of community development setting forth:
1. A diagram of the area showing pavement, streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters with a definite indicated scale.
2. The number, location and variety of trees and shrubs to be planted.
3. The number, location and variety of trees or shrubs already existing in the area.
4. The method of planting, including the supplying of suitable soil.
5. Such other information as the director of community development shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination of whether a permit should be issued.
(D) The director of community development shall issue a permit under this section when he determines that the desired action and proposed methods are satisfactory; the proposed plantings conform with the general area and do not interfere with any public utilities either now or in the future. (Ord. 89-1004, 11-20-1989)
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