As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meaning indicated:
CITY PROPERTY
Any property owned by the City or under the jurisdiction
or management, including property within lawfully established rights-of-way.
Control shall extend to such limbs, roots or parts of trees and shrubs
as extended or overhang the limits of any City road.
FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN
A management plan and resulting work plan prepared by the
Tree Commission with the assistance of the Tree Warden for forestry
work to be undertaken by the City. The plan may include, but is not
limited to, a long-range management plan; City tree inventory, regulations
and standards for the planting, pruning, maintenance and removal of
trees and shrubs on City property; lists of tree for planting in the
City; and recommendation for the preservation of trees on construction
sites. The Tree Commission will be responsible for designing a yearly
tree planning site plan.
LANDMARK AND ASSET TREES
Trees determined by the Tree Warden to be of great age or
rarity; associated with a historical event or person or of tangible
value to the community for their scenic enrichment of the area and
or their ability to survive a specific disease. Special consideration
will be given to the inspection and preservation of landmark and asset
trees on City property. With the concurrence of the property owner,
such designations may be applied to trees on private property.
PUBLIC NUISANCE
Any tree or shrub or part thereof growing upon private or
City property which is interfering with the use of any City property,
infected with infectious plant disease or endangering the life, health
or safety of person or property.
TREES
A woody plant, usually with one main trunk, reaching a height
of at least 15 feet when mature.
In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, Sections 28-58
through 23-65:
A. No person may perform any of the following acts without first obtaining
a permit issued by the City Tree Warden that authorizes such action:
(1) Prune, remove or otherwise disturb any tree, shrub or forested area
located on City-owned property.
(2) Damage, cut or transplant any tree or shrub located on City-owned
property.
(3) Cause damage to the root zone of any City-owned tree or shrub by
digging a tunnel or trench, moving or storage of construction vehicles,
materials or equipment or changing the grade within the drip line.
B.
(1) The Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, City of West Haven, has
the statutory responsibility to oversee the maintenance and safe keeping
of all trees and shrubs within any City park.
(2) Public utility companies will be allowed to perform routine tree trimming to maintain tree branches a safe distance from their wires, provided such trimming is in compliance with §
213-3B(2)(e) of this chapter.
(3) The West Haven Board of Education shall be responsible for the maintenance
and safe keeping of all tree situated on all public school grounds.