[Ord. 925, 6/16/2015]
As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
PARK TREES
Trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation in
named public parks, and in other areas defined as Borough property
to which the public has free access.
STREET TREES
Trees, shrubs, bushes, and other woody vegetation located
on verges which lie between public property boundaries and Borough
streets.
[Ord. 925, 6/16/2015]
There is hereby created and established an agency known as the
"Huntingdon Tree Commission" (referred to hereafter as "HTC") for
the Borough of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. This Commission shall be
made up of a maximum of six members who are citizens and residents
of the Borough and who shall be appointed by the Borough Council for
one or two five-year terms.
[Ord. 925, 6/16/2015]
Species listed in Appendix A of this chapter may be planted as street trees, but each
choice must be determined by agreement between property owners and
the HTC. The list of authorized species may change in response to
community need. Species not listed may be considered with consultation
and approval of the HTC.
[Ord. 925, 6/16/2015]
Stumps remaining from the removal of street or park trees shall
be removed in a way that facilities site restoration, viz: if there
is to be no tree replacement at the same site, the stump shall be
ground to a sufficient depth that no part shall protrude above pavement
level; or if the same location is to be used for new planting, the
entire root ball shall be removed.
[Ord. 925, 6/16/2015]
The Borough shall have the right to require of property owners the removal of any dead or diseased tree, or part thereof, when the tree constitutes a hazard to person or property or harbors insects or disease that threatens other trees. If the owner's responsibility fails, the Borough has the right to impose enforcement activity: see §Â
25-108 below.
[Ord. 925, 6/16/2015]
It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent, delay, or interfere
with the Huntingdon Tree Commission, or any of its agents, while they
are engaged in planting, cultivation, pruning, treatment, or removal
of street or park trees (or trees on private ground when authorized
by the Borough Council). Any legal action brought against HTC members
who are performing their authorized duties shall obligate defense
from all judgments by Borough Council.