§ 91.066 SUPERVISION.

   The Director of Utilities and Engineering shall from time to time inspect all openings, excavations and tunnels being made in or under any public street, alley or other public place in the city to see to the enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter. Notice shall be given to him or her at least ten hours before the work of refilling any opening, excavation or tunnel commences.

(1980 Code, § 14.312) Penalty, see § 91.999

TREES AND SHRUBBERY

§ 91.080 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

   (A)   Purpose. It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing for the regulation of the planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants within the city.

   (B)   Intent. It is the intent of the City Council of the city that the terms of this subchapter shall be construed so as to educate and promote:

      (1)   The planting, maintenance, restoration and survival of desirable trees, shrubs and other plants within the city; and

      (2)   The protection of community residence from personal injury and property damage, and the protection of the city from property damage, caused or threatened by the improper planting, maintenance or removal of trees, shrubs or other plants located within the community.

(1980 Code, § 14.401)

§ 91.081 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ARBORICULTURAL SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS MANUAL. The written regulations and specifications prepared by the City Tree Board in accordance with §§ 40.205 through 40.209 of this code, which contain the regulations and standards for planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants or city-owned property.

   CITY-OWNED PROPERTY. Includes property within the corporate limits of the city which:

      (1)   Is owned by the city in fee simple absolute; or

      (2)   Is or has been impliedly or expressly dedicated to the public for present or future use for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or for purposes of a public easement.

   FORESTER. The duly appointed City Forester provided for in §§ 39.35 through 39.38 of this code.

   PROPERTY OWNER. The record owner or contract purchaser of any parcel of land.

   TREES, SHRUBS AND BUSHES. All trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation, except lawn grass and flowers less than 24 inches in height, which are located on city-owned property hereinafter defined as lines on either side of all streets, avenues or ways within the city.

(1980 Code, § 14.402)