This zone consists of protecting tree roots two feet from the base of the tree for every inch in diameter, measured four and one-half feet off the ground.
(A) Protection. All trees in any public area or boulevard near any excavation or construction shall be sufficiently guarded and protected by installation of appropriate durable (i.e., snow fence) fencing. Such fencing shall be erected by and be the responsibility of the appropriate permittee throughout the entire duration of the construction activities. No activity, including placement and storage of any material and equipment, shall be permitted within the designated tree root protection zone.
(B) Activity in zone. If during construction in public areas, activity occurs in the fenced tree root protection zone or the fence is not maintained, a penalty as set forth in § 91.99 shall be assessed. In addition, if the tree root protection zone is not maintained, the contractor is responsible for any cost associated with any damage done to any tree(s) in the tree root protection zone.
(C) Auguring and trenching. No trenching in any boulevard or public area shall take place within the tree root protective zone. In place of trenching, auguring may be approved.
(D) Approval. The Village Forester must approve all activities under this section before work begins; this will be confirmed through the permit system.
(Prior Code, § 14.01(8)(14)) (Ord. passed 3-11-2009) Penalty, see § 91.99