§ 78-8. Tree removal.

(a)

No person shall, without written permission from the director of public works, remove, destroy, break, cut, deface, trim, injure or interfere with any tree, shrub or woody plant growing in any public way.

(b)

Trees shall be removed from the public way when determined necessary by the director of public works or his designee for reasons of tree health and public safety. Prior to such removal, notice will be given to the resident of the abutting private property stating the reason for the removal. In the event of an emergency, the city has the authority to remove any tree in the public way without said notice when considered necessary for public safety.

(c)

Upon the removal of any tree located in a public way, the stumps will be ground to a depth of 12 inches below existing grade. Stump grindings will be removed, replaced with topsoil and restored with top soil and grass seed.

(d)

Nothing in this section shall serve to prevent other governmental agencies or private utility companies from performing their functions in compliance with local laws, ordinances, franchise agreements or other agreements approved by the city.

(Code 1996, § 78-8; Ord. No. F-1739, § 1, 12-2-2013)