A. Best Management Practices: It is hereby declared the policy of the Village to ensure we lead by example by using research-based and nationally recognized programs and Best Management Practices for tree care and maintenance on Village rights-of-way trees.
B. Regulation Of Planting: It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Village to regulate and control the planting, transplanting, removal, maintenance and protection of trees and shrubs in the Village in order to eliminate and guard against dangerous conditions which may result in injury to persons using the streets, alleys, sidewalks or property of the Village; to promote and enhance the beauty and general welfare of the public; to prevent damage to any street, sidewalk or other Village property; to protect trees and shrubs located in public areas owned by the Village from undesirable and unsafe planting, removal, treatment and maintenance practices; and to guard all trees and shrubs on Village property against the spread of pests and disease. It is the intent of the Village that the provisions of this chapter shall apply to all trees and plants growing or planted in or upon any public right-of-way or other premises owned or controlled by the Village. (Ord. 1656, 8-28-2013)