(A) Permission must be obtained before planting any tree or shrub in the planting strip between sidewalk and curb. This permission to plant is granted by the Commission. The goal of this restriction is to reduce overhead line clearance and tree removal costs, and lessen potential highway hazards by reducing interference with street lighting and the danger of falling limbs and trees. The Commission is authorized to refuse the granting of permission when the planting is likely to create a public danger or nuisance or be detrimental to the growth of adjacent trees. The purpose of this permit is to ensure the planting of good kinds of trees and proper spacing along the streets shall be maintained and trees will be approved tree varieties in locations appropriate to the tree and surroundings.
(B) No permission is needed to plant trees on private property inside the sidewalk. It is suggested, however, that the property owner use trees such as those mentioned in this chapter as being desirable and take into consideration the space available for tree growth.
(Prior Code, § 97.08) Penalty, see § 159.999