Public utility work affecting trees or shrubs, including cutting, trimming, pruning and the use of approved growth inhibitors, shall be limited to the actual necessities or protection of the services of the company and such work shall be done in a professional manner and in accordance with proper arboricultural standards. Trees growing on private land, but encroaching public right-of-way or utility easements, may be trimmed for the protection of the services of the company.
(Section 151.07 – Ord. 986 – Dec. 22 Supp.)