(a) The Master Shade Tree Plan presently on file with the City Forester or as later amended constitutes the Official Shade Tree species for the City of Strongsville. No species other than those specified in the Master Shade Tree Plan may be planted as street trees without written permission from the City Forester.
(b) No ash, silver maple, poplar, box elder, basswood, willow, or catalpa is permitted as a street tree in the City.
(c) The City Forester is given the authority to remove any street tree set out in Section 1024.06(b) or any other tree or part thereof which is in any unsafe condition, or which by reason of its location, or nature, is injurious or detrimental to other public improvements or infected with any fungus, insect, or other pest or disease which otherwise cannot be controlled.
(d) Any tree upon private property in such close proximity to any public place as will permit the roots of such tree to penetrate through or under the surface of any public place is declared to be a public nuisance and may be removed by the Director or City Coordinator of Natural Resources.
(e) Any street tree planted shall be placed at an equal distance between sidewalk and curb unless a different location is approved in writing by the Director or City Forester.
(Ord. 2013-224. Passed 1-6-14.)