(A) As outlined in the Urban Forest Management Plan, the Village of La Grange Park shall plant, and recommend to private landowners, diverse species with the ratio of not more than 15% of any one family, 10% of any one genus or 5% of any one species, with the exception of naturalized areas where species selections are based on the natural species assemblages as defined in the Urban Forest Management Plan. Diverse species composition protects the village from catastrophic loss.
(B) All trees planted by the village or its agent shall be planted in accordance with the Urban Forest Management Plan.
(C) Trees purchased by the village shall meet the specifications required in the Urban Forest Management Plan.
(D) It shall be unlawful to plant any tree or shrub in the public right-of-way, or on other publicly owned property or conservation or preservation area, without prior written approval from the village and, in the instance of the conservation or preservation area, the language on the recorded plat shall prevail.
(E) It shall be unlawful to plant any tree under utility wires that is anticipated to grow to a height that will interfere with the wires.
(F) The village shall provide education and outreach to private landowners on the need for species and age diversity, proper selection and planting practices, and how to select species for particular sites.
(Ord. 1178, passed 6-29-22)