CHAPTER 99: TREES AND SHRUBS

Section

   99.01   Definitions

   99.02   Creation and establishment of a City Tree Board

   99.03   Terms of office

   99.04   Compensation

   99.05   Duties and responsibilities

   99.06   Operation

   99.07   Street tree species to be planted

   99.08   Spacing

   99.09   Distance from curb and sidewalk

   99.10   Distance from street corners and fireplugs

   99.11   Utilities

   99.12   Public tree care

   99.13   Tree topping

   99.14   Pruning, corner clearance

   99.15   Dead or diseased tree removal on private property

   99.16   Removal of stumps

   99.17   Interface with the City Tree Board

   99.18   Arborists license and bond

   99.19   Review by City Council

   99.99   Penalty

§ 99.01 DEFINITIONS.

   PARK TREES. Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other 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.

   SHRUBS. This chapter applies to shrubs under three feet tall and evergreens.

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

(Ord. 21-2002, passed 9-3-2002; Am. Ord. 9-2004, passed 6-1-2004)

§ 99.02 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, two of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and three appointed by the City Council.

(Ord. 21-2002, passed 9-3-2002; Am. Ord. 9-2004, passed 6-1-2004)