(A) Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing for the regulation of the planting, maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs within the Village of South Elgin.
(B) Intent. It is the intent of the Village Board of South Elgin that the terms of this section shall be construed so as to promote:
(1) The planting, maintenance, restoration and survival of desirable trees and shrubs within the village; and
(2) The protection of residents and the public from personal injury and property damage, and the protection of the village from property damage, caused or threatened by the improper planting, maintenance, or removal of trees and shrubs located within or affecting village-owned property or village right-of-way.
(C) Authority.
(1) The Director shall have full authority and responsibility for planting, pruning, maintaining, and removing trees and shrubs growing in or upon all municipal streets, rights-of-way, and all other village owned property, in accordance with the regulations contained in this section.
(2) All departments within the village will coordinate as necessary with the Director and will provide services as required to ensure compliance within this section as it relates to streets, alleys, rights-of-way, drainage, easements, and other public properties not under the direct authority of the Director.
(3) No person shall hinder, prevent, delay or interfere with the Director, or anyone working under his or her direction, while engaged in carrying out their duties as prescribed by this section.
(Ord. 2014-23, passed 6-16-14; Am. Ord. 2023-65, passed 12-4-23)