As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
SHADE TREE
Shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery now located or which may
hereafter be planted in any public street, park or parkway in the city except
those located or planted on county highways, parks and parkways and state
highways.
STREET
All streets, roads, roadways, public highways, parks or parkways,
public alleys, public places in the city except county parks, parkways and
highways and state highways.
An open space of not less than two feet outside the trunks of trees
at their bases on all sides shall be maintained on all trees on public streets,
except where limited by curb or sidewalk.
[Amended 11-9-1999 by Ord. No. 41-99]
A. No person shall, without permission of the Council of
the City of Long Branch or its designee, attach or fasten any wire, insulator
or other device for holding any wire to any tree or shrub in any public street
or place.
B. A utility company or its agents may, with prior permission
of the Council of the City of Long Branch or its designee, prune and remove
trees for line clearance.
[Amended 11-9-1999 by Ord. No. 41-99]
A. The Council of the City of Long Branch or its designee
shall have the power to remove or require the removal of any tree or part
thereof on public or private lands when it has been determined to be dangerous
to public safety.
B. The Council of the City of Long Branch or its designee
shall give reasonable notice of its intention to remove or cause the removal
of a tree or part thereof dangerous to public safety unless public safety
requires immediate removal, in which case no notice shall be necessary.
[Amended 11-9-1999 by Ord. No. 41-99]
A. Where the permission, consent or approval of the Council
of the City of Long Branch is required by the provisions of this chapter,
any person required to obtain its permission, consent or approval shall first
make application to the Council of the City of Long Branch or its designee.
B. No person shall prevent, delay or in any manner interfere
with the Council of the City of Long Branch or its designee or its designated
agents in the performance of its lawful duties.
[Added 10-27-1998 by Ord. No. 36-98]
A violation of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
I.