(A) The approval of the City Commission is required before removing any tree or shrub located in the city right-of-way. Any such tree or shrub removed or damaged shall be replaced by the permittee with a tree or shrub of the size, species and location specified by the City Commission at the applicant’s expense. The permittee shall be responsible for any replacement tree or shrub for one year after the date of planting and shall again replace the same if it dies within that time.
(B) The parkway trench may be backfilled with the materials excavated and removed therefrom, provided the material is not frozen and all lumps, stones or concrete greater than six inches in diameter are first removed therefrom. The parkway trench shall be allowed to settle for one month or be rolled and compacted, six inches of topsoil shall be placed on the top thereof and seeded with grass and mulch placed or sodded as weather permits and when weather permits.
(1990 Code, § 4.17)