(A) Tree abuse is a violation under City Code.
(B) The property owner is solely responsible for any person that commits tree abuse as defined in § 155.672 and shall be responsible for undertaking remedial measures and/or fines for the abused tree(s) on their property. If owner provides sufficient proof of company contracted then additional measures set forth in § 155.671 shall apply.
(C) Remedial measures may include but are not limited to any or a combination of the following actions: no action for a prescribed time, corrective pruning to improve the health and form of affected trees, probationary period under a pruning plan developed by a ISA Certified Arborist, or tree removal if the natural habitat of the tree has been destroyed and cannot be corrected.
(D) Any tree removals under division (C) of this section shall apply for tree removal permit and follow permit requirements.
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)