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Every owner of any tree overhanging any street or rights-of-way within the city shall prune the branches so that such branches shall not obstruct the lights from any street lamp or obstruct the view of any street intersection and so that there shall be a clear space of ten feet above the surface of the street or sidewalk. The owners shall remove all dead, distressed or dangerous trees, or broken or decayed limbs which constitute a menace to the safety of the public. The city shall have the right to prune any tree or shrub on private property when it interferes with the proper spread of light along the street from a street light or interfere with visibility of any traffic control device or sign, at least ten feet back from the light, sign or device.
(Ord. 21-2002, passed 9-3-2002; Am. Ord. 9-2004, passed 6-1-2004)
The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property within the city, when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease which constitutes a potential threat to other trees within the city. The city will notify in writing the owners of such trees. Removal shall be done by the owners at their own expense within 60 days after the date of service of notice. In the event of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove such trees and charge the cost of removal on the owners property tax notice. The city may also file suit against the owner as with any other nuisance.
(Ord. 21-2002, passed 9-3-2002; Am. Ord. 9-2004, passed 6-1-2004)
It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent, delay or interfere with the City Tree Board, or any of its agents, while engaging in and about the planting, cultivation, mulching, pruning, spraying, or removing of any street trees, park trees, or trees on private grounds, as authorized in this chapter.
(Ord. 21-2002, passed 9-3-2002)
It shall be unlawful for any person or firm to engage in the business or occupation of pruning, treating, or removing street or park trees within the city without first applying for and procuring a license. The license fee shall be $25 annually in advance; provided however, that no license shall be required of any public service company or city employee doing such work in the pursuit of their public service endeavors. Before any license shall be issued, each applicant shall first file evidence of possession of liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $100,000 for bodily injury, and $100,000 property damage indemnifying the city or any person injured or damaged resulting from the pursuit or such endeavors as herein described.
(Ord. 21-2002, passed 9-3-2002; Am. Ord. 9-2004, passed 6-1-2004)
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