(A) The city shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the lines of all street and alley light of ways and public grounds, as may be necessary to insure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds.
(B) The Tree Committee may recommend the removal of any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which, by reason of its nature, is injurious to sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines or other public improvements, or is affected by any injurious fungus, insect or pest. The property owner shall be responsible for the removal of all dead, diseased and dangerous trees, or broken or decaying limbs which may constitute a menace to the safety of the public on trees privately planted. The city shall remedy such unsafe conditions in trees purchased with city funds, public grants or trees planted by the city. Trees within the city shall be pruned so that branches do not obstruct the light of any street lamp. Trees shall be pruned to maintain eight feet of clear space above the surface of sidewalks and 15 feet above the surface of any street. All spraying must meet all specifications and regulations for the spray materials.
(Ord. 8-2016, passed 3-22-17)