(A) The Commission shall assist the City Street Department, the City Parks Department and any equivalent or comparable departments of the city in developing and maintaining a list of approved tree species for planting on public lands within the city. A list of tree species which shall not be approved for planting shall also be created. The lists described in this section shall be approved by the Mayor of the city.
(B) The list of approved trees shall include three size classes based on mature height, which classes shall be as follows:
(1) Small: Under 20 feet;
(2) Medium: 20 to 40 feet; and
(3) Large: Over 40 feet.
(C) Efforts will be made to ensure a diversity of tree species. Trees with widespread disease or other known problems shall be excluded from consideration.
(D) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section to the contrary, no individual or particular tree or plant which is planted and growing in the city as of the date of this chapter shall be subject to the terms or requirements of this section. Questions from the public regarding the lists described in this section may be directed to the Mayor or the Commission.
(Prior Code, § 18.04.070) (Ord. 2009-11, passed 8-3-2009) Penalty, see § 157.99