(A) The Board shall seek the advice of the city's Tree Board in all routine matters regarding or relating to tree care and the planting of trees, shrubs and groundcovers on city property prior to taking action on the matters.
(B) The Board shall have the authority to order, control and regulate tree care and planting of trees, shrubs and groundcovers on city property.
(C) The Board shall have the authority to adopt and enforce rules, regulations and specifications relative to tree care and planting of trees, shrubs and groundcovers on city property.
(D) The Board shall have the authority to order, control and regulate the removal of dead and diseased trees, or portions thereof, which constitute a menace to public safety and health, wherever located within the city.
(E) The Board shall have the authority to regulate and prescribe the terms and conditions upon which permits for planting and tree care shall be issued.
(F) Upon the discovery of any destructive or communicable disease or other pestilence which endangers the growth or health of trees or threatens to spread disease or insect infestations, the Board shall, at once, cause written notice to be served upon the owner of the property upon which the diseased or infested tree is situated, and the notice shall require the property owner to eradicate, remove or otherwise control such condition within reasonable time to be specified in the notice.
(Ord. G-98-290, passed 12-17-1998)