It shall be unlawful as a normal practice for any person, firm or City department to top any street tree, park tree or other tree on public property without the prior approval of the Board. Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, or certain trees under utility wires or other obstructions where other pruning practices are impractical, may be exempted from this section at the determination of the City Tree Board. All park trees and street trees within the City of Moraine shall be trimmed and pruned in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300, Standard Practices for Trees, Shrubs and Other Woody Plant Maintenance, which has been endorsed by the International Society of Arboriculture, the National Arbor Day Foundation and the National Arborist Association. This practice allows the trimming and pruning cuts to heal more rapidly, reducing the chances of insect and disease damage and promotes a healthier regrowth of branches.
(Ord. 1458-02. Passed 5-9-02.)