Section
95.01 Definitions
95.02 Creation and establishment of city tree board
95.03 Street tree species to be planted
95.04 Spacing
95.05 Distance from curb and sidewalk
95.06 Distance from street corners and hydrants
95.07 Public tree care
95.08 Tree topping
95.09 Pruning, corner clearance
95.10 Designation of hazardous tree along public streets
95.11 Interference with City Forester
95.12 Arborist licensing and bond
95.13 Review by City Commission
95.99 Penalty
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.
(Ord. 3-2002, passed 1-16-03)
There is hereby created the City Forestry Department for the city. The Forestry Department shall be supervised by the City Forester whose function shall be assumed and performed by the elected City Commissioner who chairs the Committee on Beautification.
(Ord. 3-2002, passed 1-16-03)
The tree board will formulate an official street tree species list for the city. The list of allowable species shall be broken down into categories of small, medium and large trees. No species other than those included in this list may be planted as street trees without written permission of the City Forester.
(Ord. 3-2002, passed 1-16-03) Penalty, see § 95.99
The distance trees may be planted from curbs and curblines and sidewalks will be in accordance with the three size classes listed in § 95.03, and no trees may be planted closer to any curb or sidewalk than the following: small trees, two feet; medium trees, three feet; and large trees, four feet.
(Ord. 3-2002, passed 1-16-03) Penalty, see § 95.99
No street tree shall be planted closer than 20 feet to any street corner, measured from the point of the nearest intersection's curbs and curblines. No street trees shall be planted closer than ten feet to any hydrant.
(Ord. 3-2002, passed 1-16-03) Penalty, see § 95.99
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