CHAPTER 2
TREES AND SHRUBBERY

SECTION:

9-2-1: Definitions

9-2-2: Tree Species To Be Planted

9-2-3: Spacing

9-2-4: Distance From Curb And Sidewalk

9-2-5: Distance From Street Corners And Fire Hydrants

9-2-6: Utilities

9-2-7: Public Tree Care

9-2-8: Pruning Standards

9-2-9: Tree Topping

9-2-10: Pruning And Corner Clearance

9-2-11: Dead Or Diseased Tree Removal On Private Property

9-2-12: Protection Of Trees

9-2-13: Interference With Park And Tree Board

9-2-14: License And Insurance

9-2-15: Authority Of Adjoining Property Owner To Plant Or Care For Trees On Boulevards Or Parkways

9-2-16: Removal, Cutting And Injury

9-2-17: Interference With Trees By House Mover, Permit Required

9-2-18: Procedure For Temporary Removal

9-2-19: Insects And Diseases Declared Nuisance

9-2-20: Spraying

9-2-21: Review By City Commission

9-2-22: Abatement Of Violations

9-2-23: Penalty

9-2-24: Existing Trees

9-2-1: DEFINITIONS:

PARK TREES: Trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation in public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the city, or to which the public has free access as a park.

STREET TREES: Trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation on public right of way lying between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues, or ways within the city.

TREE TOPPING: The severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than three inches (3") in diameter within the tree's crown to such a degree so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. (Ord. 1731, 3-7-2011)

9-2-2: TREE SPECIES TO BE PLANTED:

The park and tree board develops and maintains a list of desirable trees for planting along public right of way in three (3) size classes based on mature height: small (under 20 feet), medium (20 to 40 feet) and large (over 40 feet). Efforts shall be made to ensure a sufficient diversity of tree species. Lists of trees suitable for planting will also be created by the park and tree board. (Ord. 1731, 3-7-2011)