(a) Whenever it is necessary for the City to remove a tree(s) or shrub(s) from public ground, in connection with the renovation of a sidewalk, street, alley or highway, the City shall remove and replant such tree(s) or shrub(s), or replace them when practical.
(b) No person or property owner shall remove a tree(s) or shrub(s) from public ground for the purpose of construction, or for any other reason without obtaining written permission from the City Manager/designee and without replacing the removed tree(s) or shrub(s) when replacement is deemed appropriate by the City Manager/designee. Such replacement shall meet the standards of size, species, and placement as provided for in an approval issued by the City Manager/designee. The person or property owner shall bear the cost of the replacement of the tree(s) and shrub(s) removed. Failure to plant replacement per City standards shall result in replacement performed by the City, its employees, or agents, and the City shall bill the property owner or person responsible for replacement treble the actual cost of the work, or if necessary, shall assess the property owner for the same through special assessment as provided by law.
(c) Whenever any tree or shrub is planted or set out in conflict with the Master Tree Plan, the City Manager/designee may cause removal of the same without obligating the City to replace the illegally planted material.
(Ord. 41-95. Passed 5-1-95.)
(Ord. 41-95. Passed 5-1-95.)