(a) The Village may plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the lines of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares and public grounds as may be necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds.
(b) The Village Tree Commission may remove or cause or order to be removed any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which, by reason of its nature, is injurious to sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines or other public improvements, or which is infected with any injurious fungus or insect or other pest. This section does not prohibit the planting of street trees by adjacent property owners, provided that the selection and location of such trees is in accordance with Sections 1012.02 through 1012.05.
(Ord. 32-86. Passed 8-18-86.)
(c) Prior to removing any trees in the Village of Loudonville, except in a “emergency situation” as defined herein, the Village Tree Commission shall be required to notify Village Council and the Village Recreation Board at least thirty days in advance of their intent to remove said trees. Notification herein can be written and/or oral and shall only be required to be “served” upon the President of Council and the head of the Recreation Board. An “emergency situation” is defined as a clear and present danger to life and/or property.
(Ord. 13-2001. Passed 3-5-01.)