CHAPTER 25
TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS
Planting, Maintenance And Removal Of Trees And Shrubs And Creation Of Forestry Commission   1
Dutch Elm Disease   2
ARTICLE 1
PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF TREES AND SHRUBS AND CREATION OF FORESTRY COMMISSION
SECTION:
25-1-1: Purpose And Intent
25-1-2: Definitions
25-1-3: Oak Park Forestry Commission; Establishment; Composition, Appointment Of Members, Duties (Rep. by Ord. 2011-0-21, 5-16-2011)
25-1-4: Village Forester; Duties
25-1-5: Tree And Shrub Maintenance And Planting Approval
25-1-6: Tree Contractor Registration
25-1-7: Public Nuisances
25-1-8: Clear Sight Areas At Street Intersections
25-1-9: Violation And Penalty
25-1-1: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
   A.   Purpose: It is the purpose of this article to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing for the regulation of the planting, maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs within the Village.
   B.   Intent: It is the intent of the Village Board that the terms of this article shall be construed so as to promote:
      1.   The planting, maintenance, restoration and survival of desirable trees and shrubs within the Village; and
      2.   The protection of community residents from personal injury and property damage, and the protection of the Village from property damage, caused or threatened by the improper planting, maintenance or removal of trees and shrubs located within the community. (1981 Code)
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