(A) Abutting private property owners may plant trees or shrubs in the public right-of-way consistent with the Tree Manual. Trees in the right-of-way shall be maintained and pruned in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Tree Manual. Property owners who choose to plant street trees shall obtain a permit from the City Manager or his designee. This system will assist the city in maintaining the city's tree inventory and provide an opportunity for the applicant to obtain standards and specifications for choosing, planting and maintaining street trees. Such permits shall be issued at no cost to the applicant. The city shall review permit applications within 15 business days of the postmarked date or record of receipt, whichever is earlier; if an application is not acted upon within the specified time, the applicant may deem the permit to have been denied.
(B) The City Manager shall have authority to intervene and deny approval to any person, firm or contractor who proposes to plant any tree or vegetation in or upon a public place if said tree or vegetation is of a size determined to be undesirable for the proposed location, or if the location is deemed unsuitable.
(Ord. 1-2002, passed 1-2-02) Penalty, see § 100.99