(A) Preparation of list. The Tree Conservator and the City Tree Board shall prepare lists of trees acceptable for planting in the public sites of the city. Undesirable trees shall not be recommended for general planting and their use, if any, shall be restricted to special locations where, because of certain characteristics of adaptability or landscape, they can be used effectively.
(B) Review of list. Only desirable, long-lived trees of good appearance, beauty, adaptability and generally free from injurious insects or disease shall be planted in public sites. The Tree Conservator, or his or her delegate, shall review at least once every two years the species and varieties included on the approved list to determine if any should be removed for any reason, or if certain new species or varieties of proven dependability and value should be added.
(C) Acceptable shade tree list. The acceptable shade tree list shall be available to the public at City Hall during normal business hours.
(D) Unacceptable tree list. The unacceptable shade tree list shall be available to the public at City Hall during normal business hours.
(E) American standard for nursery stock. The American standard for nursery stock is on file in City Hall.
(Ord. 1426, passed 11-16-10; Am. Ord. 1558, passed 1-19-16)