909.07 TREES PROHIBITED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.

   (a)   The following shall not be planted in the public right-of-way or on a public place without the specific consent of the Tree Commission.

      Acer saccharinum (Silver maple)

      Ace negundo (Boxedler)

      Aesculus Species (Horsechestnut, Buckeye)

      Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven)

      Betula Species (except Betula nigra) (Birch, except River Birch)

      Catalpa Species (Catalpa)

      Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian Olive)

      Evergreens

      Fruit tree cultivars bred for fruit production

      Gingko biloha (Female) (Female Ginkgo)

      Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Poplar)

      Morus Species (Mulberry)

      Populus Species (Cottonwood, Poplar)

      Pyrus calleryana “Bradford” (Bradford Callery Pear)

      Robinia pseudoacacia (Black Locust)

      Salix Species (Willow)

      Sorbus aucuparia (European Mountain Ash)

      Shrubs

      Ulmus americana (American Elm)

      Ulmus pumila (Siberian Elm)

      Ulmus rubra (Red Elm)

   (b)   Whenever any tree or shrub shall be planted or set out in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, the Village Administrator may cause removal of the same without obligating the Village to replace the illegally planted tree(s).

(Ord. 02-29. Passed 6-4-02.)