(a) The Village shall have exclusive jurisdiction and control over trees in the tree lawns and parkways of the Village. All trees hereafter planted in the Village shall conform to the Tree Committees standards. A list of desirable trees will be maintained by the Tree Committee. Other species and varieties may be planted upon securing permission of the Tree Committee.
(b) The Village shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, within the lines of all streets and other public places as may be necessary to insure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds. The Tree Committee may cause to be removed any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which by reason of its nature is injurious to sewers, water lines or other public improvements or is affected with any injurious fungus, insect, or other pest. This section does not prohibit the planting of street trees by adjacent property owners provided that the selection and location of said trees is in accordance with this chapter.
(c) Any person may plant, remove or engage in maintenance of a tree on any public place, park or tree lawn if he receives written permission from the Tree Committee, or a designated agent. To obtain a permit, an application must be filed with the Village specifying the species, cultivar or variety; size, grade location, method of planting, method of support and pruning and other pertinent factors in regards to trees concerned. The application may be approved or disapproved by the Tree Committee. If the application is approved, a permit shall be issued; however, the permit may be declared void if its terms are violated.
(Ord. G-10-81-1. Passed 10-12-81.)