CHAPTER 2
TREES, SHRUBS AND VEGETATION

ARTICLE A. PLANTING, REMOVAL AND MAINTENANCE

SECTION:

6-2A-1: Purpose

6-2A-2: Definitions

6-2A-3: Master Street Tree Plan

6-2A-4: Planting, Care and Removal of Public Trees and Shrubs

6-2A-5: General Tree and Shrub Regulations

6-2A-6: Tree Contractor's License

6-2A-7: Penalties

6-2A-1: PURPOSE:

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City to regulate and control the planting, transplanting, treatment, removal, maintenance and protection of trees and shrubs in the City in order to control Dutch Elm disease; to eliminate and guard against dangerous conditions which may result in injury to persons using the streets, alleys, sidewalks or other public property of the City; to promote and enhance the beauty and general welfare of the City; to prevent damage to any public utility, street, sidewalk or other public property; to protect trees and shrubs located in public areas from undesirable and unsafe planting, removal, treatment and maintenance practices; and to guard all trees and shrubs within the City against the spread of disease or pests. It is the intent of the Council that the provisions of this Article shall apply to all trees, shrubs or plants growing or hereafter planted in or upon any public right of way or other premises owned or controlled by the City, and also to all trees or shrubs growing or to be planted in or upon any private premises which shall threaten the lives, health, safety or welfare of the public or of the property owned or controlled by the City.