The following steps shall be required at all times:
A. During any type of construction work, the owner or contractor shall place guards around all nearby trees on the parkway or any other public ways to prevent injury to such trees or plants. In case of injury to a tree or plant, an approved replacement must be furnished.
B. No person shall permanently attach or connect any electric or other wire to any tree or permit any such wire to come in contact with any tree.
C. No person shall place or maintain upon the ground around a parkway tree any surfacing or material which will impede free passage of water and air to the roots without leaving an open space of not less than two feet (2') in width around the tree.
D. Spraying and injections of trees in parkways for the prevention and elimination of diseases and insect infestation shall be performed by the Village to meet the specific requirements of the species of tree and the particular disease or insect infestation which exists or threatens. It shall be the responsibility of the Village Administrator or designee to determine the need and extent of spraying, injections and pruning requirements. (Ord. 1656, 8-28-2013)