(A) The City Forester shall have jurisdiction and supervision over all trees, shrubbery, plants, and grassy areas planted or growing in public grounds. The powers and duties of the City Forester shall be established by regulation, which powers shall include, but not be limited to, the power to direct planting, irrigating, pruning, spraying, or the removing of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery now growing or which may hereafter be planted on any public grounds.
(B) The city is authorized to do the following with respect to conditions caused by trees or shrubs on city tree planting strips, public parks, or other city property:
(1) Remove dead limbs or trees, or trees or limbs that have already fallen across city property;
(2) Remove diseased or dying trees that are beyond reclamation, or that are a hazard as determined by the City Forester;
(3) Remove trees or roots directly in the way of street widening projects, new curbs, and gutter or sidewalk and curb repairs; and
(4) Prune all trees and shrubs.
(Prior Code, § 13.16.060) (Ord. 18-2008, passed 11-5-2008)