(A) Generally. No person shall plant, remove, cut above the ground, or disturb any tree on any street, park, or other public place without first filing an application and procuring a permit from the City Clerk-Treasurer. The person receiving the permit shall abide by the standards set forth in this subchapter.
(B) Street trees; private property owner responsibilities. Any owner of private property, abutting city property and planting strips upon which street trees are located, shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) Periodic watering and fertilizations of street trees when necessary to maintain good health and vigor; and
(2) Protection of street trees against damage caused by lawn mowers, weed trimmers, snowblowers, and similar equipment.
(C) Street public trees; private property owner requests. If an owner of private property abutting city property requests city actions on street trees or public trees, the requesting owner shall be financially responsible for the following:
(1) Removal of trees, limbs, or roots that interfere with construction activities;
(2) Removal of trees, limbs, or roots for the alteration of tree or abutting property appearance where no hazard or nuisance exists; and
(3) Spraying, fertilizing, or treatment other than may be regularly conducted on a city-wide basis by the city.
(Ord. 176, passed 7-19-1993) Penalty, see § 10.99