Grantee shall have the right to remove, trim, cut and to keep clear of its poles, cables, underground conduits and related equipment the trees in and along the public rights-of-way, but, in the exercise of that right, grantee shall not cut trees to any greater extent that is reasonably necessary for the construction, erection, installation, maintenance and use of cable system equipment. Except in emergency situations, grantee shall not remove, trim or cut trees from any public rights-of-way without first providing reasonable notice to the town of its intention to do so, notice to be delivered not less than 10 days in advance. The grantee shall compensate the town or any private owners of trees for any damage proximately caused by grantee’s negligent conduct.
(Ord. passed - -) Penalty, see § 10.99