A. When roots of a tree planted within a City street or other public area damage curbs, gutters and sidewalks (including driveway ramps), the City shall be responsible for the appropriate corrective measures. The type of corrective measures provided shall be determined by the City, but shall be selected and performed so as to minimize damage to the tree. In the event that root or other tree-caused damage is so severe that corrective measures cannot be reasonably accomplished, or the damage recurs soon after corrective measures are performed, the tree may be removed. The Director shall be responsible for developing or approving corrective measures.
B. When a tree planted on private property causes damage to curbs, gutters, sidewalks, or utilities, the property owner shall be responsible for the appropriate corrective measures. The Director shall determine the appropriate corrective measures. The expense to effect any corrective measures is the sole responsibility of the adjacent property owner.
(Ord. 2859 § 2 (part), 1995).