(A) Part of the city’s right-of-way lies outside the traveled portion of the roadway and extends into the area commonly used and maintained by property owners as front or side yard. Property owners are allowed to use such areas for driveway access, location of mail and paper boxes and landscaping, however the maintenance of that area is the responsibility of the owner, occupant, or person having the care of the building or lot of land. Maintenance responsibilities of the property owner include general grounds maintenance, such as grass mowing, tree care and debris removal.
(B) The public tree canopy is a valuable resource which the city desires to regulate an preserve. No owner, occupant, or person having the care of a building or lot of land, bordering on any city right-of-way shall plant, intentionally damage, or remove any tree that is located in the city right-of-way, without the prior permission of the city. Any person, or property owner acting without prior approval shall be subject to the cost associated with any remedial measures necessary to correct an improper action, including replanting of a like tree.
(Ord. 17-02, passed 2-14-17) Penalty, see § 92.99