(a) Whenever it is necessary to remove a public tree in connection with the paving of a sidewalk or the widening of the portion of a street or highway, the City shall cause to replant the tree or replace it with a species listed in this chapter.
(b) No person shall remove a public tree for the purpose of construction or any other reason without the written permission of the City Forester. The City Forester may require replacement of a removed tree as a condition to said approval. Such replacement shall be in accordance with the species listed in this chapter. The person or property owner shall bear the cost of removal and replacement of all public trees removed.
(Ord. 43-2023. Passed 4-11-23.)