Sec. 16.05.330. - Arboricultural specifications and standards.
A.
The following specifications and standards are established for the removal, planting,
trimming, maintenance and care of trees and shrubs in the public area:
1.
Removing.
a.
No person shall remove a tree or shrub without first obtaining a permit and paying
any permit fee established by resolution of the city commission.
b.
All trees and shrubs which are marked for removal shall be completely removed from
the growing site and disposed of in an authorized manner, as determined by the city
forester. The stump shall be ground out to a depth suitable for future planting of
turf.
c.
Any person may make a request to the city forester for a tree to be removed. The city
forester's decision to approve removal of a tree shall be based on its detriment to
the community due to disease, insect damage or other damage which creates a hazard
to the public health, safety and welfare. Any person aggrieved by the city forester's
decision to remove or not remove the tree may then apply to the appropriate board
having jurisdiction over the public area to overturn the city forester's decision,
except when the city forester determines the tree to be a hazard. The person may appeal
the board's decision to remove or not remove the tree to the city commission.
d.
If said tree is to be removed, full compensation for the cost of removal and the value
of the tree will be paid by the persons requesting removal.
2.
Planting.
a.
No tree shall be planted without first obtaining a permit from the city forester and
paying any permit fee established by resolution of the city commission. No tree with
a mature height in excess of 25 feet shall be planted under any utility line.
b.