CHAPTER 100: TREES

Section

   100.01   Definitions

   100.02   Creation and establishment of a City Tree Board

   100.03   Term of office

   100.04   Compensation

   100.05   Duties and responsibilities

   100.06   Operation

   100.07   City arborist

   100.08   Tree species to be planted

   100.09   Spacing

   100.10   Distance from curb and sidewalk

   100.11   Distance from street corners and fireplugs

   100.12   Utilities

   100.13   New subdivisions and development of commercial property

   100.14   Public tree care

   100.15   Tree topping

   100.16   Pruning, corner clearance

   100.17   Dead or diseased tree removal on private property

   100.18   Removal of stumps

   100.19   Interference with City Tree Board

   100.20   Arborists license and bond

   100.21   Tree capital improvement fund

   100.22   Review by City Council

   100.23   Requests for public tree alteration

   100.99   Penalty

§ 100.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   "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, excluding any golf course owned by the city.

   "STREET TREES." Trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation on land lying on real estate owned or controlled by the city on either side of all streets, avenues, or ways within the city. It is not the intent of this chapter to affect any tree on private property within the city.

(Ord. 1995-3, passed 3-21-95)

§ 100.02 CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY TREE BOARD.

   There is hereby created and established a City Tree Board for the city which shall consist of five members, citizens and residents of this city, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.

(Ord. 1995-3, passed 3-21-95)

§ 100.03 TERM OF OFFICE.

   The term of the five persons to be appointed by the Mayor shall be three years except that the term of two of the members appointed to the first board shall be for only one year and the term of two members of the first board shall be for two years. In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, his successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term.

(Ord. 1995-3, passed 3-21-95)

§ 100.04 COMPENSATION.

   Members of the Board shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. 1995-3, passed 3-21-95)