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PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
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943.04 DIRECTOR. (REPEALED)
   (EDITOR'S NOTE: Section 943.04 was repealed by Ordinance 20-15, passed December 28, 2015.)
943.05 COMPENSATION.
   Members of the Tree Commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for any and all necessary expenditures in carrying out the duties of such Commission and may retain the services of qualified professionals when necessary to facilitate the function of such Commission.
(Ord. 16-92. Passed 7-27-92; Ord. 20-15. Passed 12-28-15.)
943.06 OPERATION.
   The Tree Commission shall meet at least six times each year or as needed. Meetings of the Tree Commission shall be open to the public and announced in advance via the city website or other appropriate means. The Commission shall keep minutes of its meetings and file them with the Clerk of Council. The Commission shall choose its own officers, and follow Robert's Rules of Order. A majority of the members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. All plans, findings, advice, reports and recommendations made by the Commission shall be in writing and designate by name those members of the Commission approving or concurring therein, and members who do not so approve or concur therein shall have the right, as a part of such report, to state their reasons for refusing to approve or concur.
(Ord. 42-99. Passed 6-28-99; Ord. 20-15. Passed 12-28-15; Ord. 03-18. Passed 2-26-18; Ord. 07-24, passed 2-12-24.)
943.07 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
   (a)   It shall be the responsibility of the Tree Commission to develop, administer and maintain a written plan to be known as the Master Tree Plan.
   (b)   The Commission, when requested by Council, or when an issue occurs involving trees on City properties, easements, or tree lawns, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter of question coming within the scope of its work. The Commission shall study the problems and determine the needs of the City in connection with its tree planting and maintenance program.
   (c)   The Commission shall recommend to the Director of Public Service, the type and kind of trees to be planted upon such City streets or parts of City streets or in parks as designated.
   (d)   The Commission shall assist the Director of Public Service, as well as Council and residents of the Municipality in the dissemination of news and information regarding the selection, planting and maintenance of trees within the corporate limits, whether the same are on private or public property and shall make such recommendations from time to time to Council as to desirable legislation concerning the tree program and activities for the Municipality. The Commission shall work in conjunction with civic and public interest groups devoted to tree care and preservation. The Commission shall plan and sponsor the city's annual Arbor Day celebration on the last Friday in April.
(Ord. 42-99. Passed 6-28-99; Ord. 20-15. Passed 12-28-15; Ord. 03-18. Passed 2-26-18.)
943.08 MASTER TREE PLAN.
   The Tree Commission shall have the authority to formulate a Master Tree Plan. The Master Tree Plan shall include the inventory of existing public trees and shall specify the requirements for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting and removal or disposition of trees in parks, along streets and on other public sites and shall specify the species of trees to be planted in these areas. The Master Tree Plan shall be updated and presented to Council every three years and upon their acceptance and approval shall constitute the official comprehensive Master Tree Plan for the City. From and after the effective date of the Master Tree Plan, or any amendment thereof, all planting, removal and maintenance shall conform thereto.
   (a)   The Commission shall have the responsibility of inventory (and classifying as to location, species, size, condition and evaluation) of the existing public trees, as an integral part of the Master Tree Plan. This inventory shall be updated bi-annually.
   (b)   The Commission shall consider all existing and proposed buildings, utilities and environmental factors including climate change and pests when recommending the planting of a specific species or other work for all streets and public sites within the City.
   (c)   The Commission shall have the authority to amend or add to the Master Tree Plan at any time that circumstances make it advisable.
(Ord. 16-92. Passed 7-27-92; Ord. 20-15. Passed 12-28-15; Ord. 03-18. Passed 2-26-18.)
943.09 TREE SPECIES TO BE PLANTED.
   The Tree Commission shall develop and maintain a list of desirable large, medium and small trees for planting in parks, along streets and on other public sites based on mature height, soil condition, surrounding conditions, and species suitability. The largest tree that is suitable for each site shall be the default choice. Lists of trees not suitable for planting in these areas shall also be created by the Commission.
(Ord. 16-92. Passed 7-27-92; Ord. 20-15. Passed 12-28-15.)
943.10 SPACING.
   The spacing of trees planted along streets shall be in accordance with the criteria listed in Section 943.09. No trees may be planted closer together than the following: large trees, forty feet; medium trees, thirty feet; and small trees, twenty feet; except in special plantings designed or approved by the Tree Commission.
(Ord. 42-99. Passed 6-28-99; Ord. 20-15. Passed 12-28-15.)
943.11 DISTANCE FROM CURB AND SIDEWALK.
   The distance trees may be planted from curbs or curblines and sidewalks shall be in accordance with the three species size classes listed in Section 943.09. No trees may be planted closer to any curb, curbline or sidewalk than a distance that will allow a healthy root system without posing risk of damage to curb or sidewalk..
(Ord. 16-92. Passed 7-27-92; Ord. 20-15. Passed 12-28-15.)
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