(A) The permit requirements of this subchapter shall not apply to the planting of grass, annual flowers, or similar non-woody vegetation.
(B) The city is herein responsible for tree planting in all city parks, however, non-allowable species are prohibited from being planted on private property.
(C) No person shall plant or set out any tree or plant on a boulevard, parkway, or other public place without first filing an application and procuring a permit from the city. The application required herein shall state the number of trees or plants to be planted or set out, the location and variety of each tree or plant, and the other information as the city shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination of whether a permit should be issued hereunder.
(D) The city shall issue the permit for the planting of a tree or plant on a boulevard or other public place if it is found that the proposed planting is of a type and species which reasonably conforms to the established plan and existing practices within the city as determined by resolution of the governing body.
(E) The city may designate agents to accept applications and issue permits for the planting of trees covered under this subchapter.
(F) The city will issue an allowable species list for tree planting in the public places and a non-allowable tree list for planting on private property.
(G) No hedges, conifer trees, or conifer shrubs may be planted in the boulevard or public right-of-way, except in the planters in the Central Business District.
(1975 Code, § 23.5-4) (Ord. 846, passed 11-19-1984; Am. Ord. 935, passed 2-21-1989; Am. Ord. 1313, passed 5-5-2014) Penalty, see § 90.99