It is the policy of the Village of Richfield, Ohio to regulate and control planting, removal, maintenance and protection of trees, shrubs and flora along Village public ways. To establish public landscaping by physically improving and creating an environment that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. To guard against dangerous conditions which may result in injury to persons using the public areas of the Village. To protect trees, shrubs and plants in public areas from undesirable and unsafe planting, removal, maintenance and protection practices; and guard all trees, shrubs and flora within the Village against the spread of disease or pest. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all trees, shrubs and flora presently or hereafter planted in or upon public areas; to all trees and shrubs planted in or upon private premises which shall endanger the life, health or safety of persons or property.
(Ord. 59-2009. Passed 11-3-09.)