(A) Right-of-way. No person shall plant, trim or remove, or do major alterations on a tree or shrub in the public right-of-way or any public area or cause such act to be done by others without a permit from the Village Forester. This includes all persons engaged in the business of pruning or removing trees or shrubs who shall acquire a permit and show proof of insurance to the Village Forester.
(B) Permit to public utilities.
(1) Under this chapter a permit may be issued to a public utility to remove, trim, prune, cut, disturb, alter or do surgery on any public tree or shrub. The desired all-around clearance on primary conductor lines (14,000 volts) is ten feet. The Village Forester shall limit the work to be done to the actual necessities of the utility and may periodically review the work being done. The permit shall adhere to the arboricultural specifications and standards of workmanship set forth in the permit, therefore no topping may occur.
(2) Every permit shall be issued by the Village Forester on a standard form, which includes a description of the work to be performed and shall specify variety, size and specific location. Any work under such permit must be performed in strict accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Permits issued under this chapter shall expire six months after date of issuance unless otherwise noted.
(Prior Code, § 14.01(8)(8)) (Ord. passed 3-11-2009) Penalty, see § 91.99