The Tree Commission shall be advised prior to the commencement of any major construction of sidewalks or opening, curbing or paving of any street within the city. The Commission may then advise the city or other party performing the work how to proceed, to the extent practicable, causing the least damage or injury to trees and to preserve a maximum number of trees as practical to the construction or improvement involved. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit or impede the construction, maintenance or operation of any public improvement or utility. The Tree Commission need not be notified of minor repair and replacement activities which do not pose a significant risk of damage to city trees.
(Ord. 02-2003, passed 5-12-03)