The city shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain, and remove trees, plants, and shrubs within the lines of all city streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares, and public grounds, as may be necessary to ensure public safety or preserve or enhance the landscaping of such public grounds.
The city tree board may remove or cause or order 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, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines, or other public improvements, or is infected with any injurious fungus, insect, or other pest. (Ord. 2013-05, 4-18-2013, eff. 4-19-2013)