It shall be the responsibility of the City Tree Board to study, investigate, and counsel; develop or update annually, and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal unless the tree is deemed a hazard, or disposition of trees in parks, along streets, and in other public areas. The plan will be presented annually to the City Council, and upon their acceptance and approval shall constitute the official comprehensive city tree plan. The Board, when requested by City Council, shall consider, investigate, make finding, report, and recommend upon any special matter of question coming within the scope of its work. The Tree Board shall adopt standards and/or guidelines in order to carry out their duties herein.
(1974 Code, § 100.12) (Ord. 17-83, passed 7-11-1983; Am. Ord. 8-17, passed 5-1-2017)