§ 52.07 TREE MAINTENANCE/REMOVAL.

   (A)   Public tree care. The city shall have the right to plant, prune, treat, maintain, remove or order removed trees, plants, vegetation or portions thereof within the public right-of-way of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes and in other public places as may be necessary to eliminate or reduce an unacceptable risk to public safety; preserve or enhance the health of the trees, plants or vegetation; or to maintain the beauty/environmental quality of public grounds.

   (B)   Private property tree care. The standards and procedures for the care, maintenance, and removal of trees upon private property are set forth in Chapters 91 and 131 of this code.

(Ord. 07-3235, passed 1-18-07)

Cross-reference:

   Injuring trees, see § 131.21

   Removal of dangerous trees, see § 91.11

   Trimming of trees, see § 91.10