(A) In all future planting of shade and ornamental trees in the highways, parks and public places of the village, the following rules as to spacing shall be observed:
(1) Elm trees shall be spaced not less than 40 feet.
(2) Oak trees shall be spaced not less than 35 feet; and
(3) Other shade trees and ornamental trees shall be spaced not less than 30 feet.
(B) Provided, however, that any owner of a single lot may, in order to provide a shade or ornamental tree in front of his or her lot, secure special permission from the Village Street Superintendent to plant a shade or ornamental tree within less distance from any existing tree than the spacing above mentioned, but shall in no case make special planting within 20 feet of any existing shade or ornamental tree located on the public highway or other public property or public place.
(1988 Code, § 3.3208) (Ord. passed 5-2-1955; Ord. passed 4-3-1978; Ord. passed 1-18-1988) Penalty, see § 10.99