The Municipal Arborist shall have the following authority:
(a) To regulate the planting, maintenance and removal of trees on streets and other publicly owned property to insure safety or preserve the aesthetics of such public sites.
(b) The Municipal Arborist or his designated alternate shall have the authority and it shall be his duty to supervise or inspect all work done under a permit issued in accordance with the terms of this chapter.
(c) To formulate a Master Street Tree Plan with the advice, a hearing, and approval of the City Tree Commission. The Master Street Tree Plan shall specify the species of trees to be planted on each of the streets or other public sites of the Municipality. From and after the effective date of the Master Street Tree Plan, or any amendment thereof, all planting in the public right of way shall conform thereto.
(d) To consider utility and environmental factors when recommending a specific species for each of the streets and other public sites of the Municipality.
(e) To amend or add to the Master Street Tree Plan at any time that circumstances make it advisable, with the approval of the City Tree Commission.
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LANCASTER