(a) Whenever it is necessary to remove a public tree in connection with the paving of a sidewalk or the widening of a portion of a street or highway, the Village shall cause to replant the tree or replace it with a species listed in Section 913.03. This requirement will be satisfied if an equivalent number of trees are planted at the nearest appropriate location as determined by the Shade Tree Commission.
(b) No person shall remove a public tree for the purpose of construction or any reason without the written permission of the Shade Tree Commission. The Shade Tree Commission may require replacement of a removed tree as a condition to said Commission’s approval. Such replacement shall be in accordance with the species listed in Section 913.08. The person or property owner requesting the removal of any healthy public tree shall bear the cost of removal and replacement of all public trees removed.
(Ord. 2006-04. Passed 3-14-06.)