(a) Whenever it is necessary to remove a public tree in connection with the paving of a sidewalk or the widening of a portion of a street or highway, the City shall replant the tree, cause it to be replanted, or replace it with a species described in Sections 943.08 and 943.09. This requirement shall be satisfied if an equivalent number of trees of the largest possible mature size is planted at the nearest appropriate location as determined by the Tree Commission or the City Arborist.
(b) No person shall remove a public tree for the purpose of construction or any other reason, without the written permission of the Commission. The Commission may require replacement of a removed tree as a condition to the Commission's approval. Such replacement shall be in accordance with the criteria listed in Sections 943.08 and 943.09. The person or property owner shall bear the cost of removal and replacement of all public trees removed.
(Ord. 16-92. Passed 7-27-92; Ord. 20-15. Passed 12-28-15.)