As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BOUNDARY TREES
Those trees with part of the main trunk existing along the
dividing line between public and private properties.
PARK TREES
Trees in public parks or any area to which the public has
free access as a park.
PRIVATE PREMISES
Lands owned by private citizens, firms or corporations within
the City limits of Lake Mills.
PUBLIC PLACE or PUBLIC LAND
Any lands owned by the City and used by the public, including
parks, playgrounds, parking lots and any and all other public lands
not used for vehicular traffic.
STREET TREES
Trees on public rights-of-way between the curb and property
line along side of streets or medians of all streets, avenues or ways
within the City.
TERRACE and TREE LAWN
That portion of the street right-of-way lying between the
sidewalk and back of curb. Where no sidewalk and/or curbing exist,
the terrace shall be field-determined.
TREE
Any woody single-stem perennial plant (including root system)
with a callipered trunk of no less than one inch measured one foot
above the root collar.
[Amended 10-19-2010 by Ord. No. 1069]
A. Permits required. No person shall trim, fell, plant, spray, remove
or affect any tree, including root system, in any boulevard, street,
or public place without first obtaining permission from the City Forester.
B. Insurance required. Persons given such permission or their contractors
and persons hired as agents of the City for purposes of tree trimming,
felling, or removal must provide proof of public liability insurance
with a company authorized to do business in the State of Wisconsin.
Such policy shall be written in accordance with a standard form now
in general use and contain liability limits acceptable to the City
Forester.
[Amended 10-19-2010 by Ord. No. 1069]
A person who receives an order from the City Forester and objects
to all or a part thereof may seek review using the administrative
review procedures in § 16-1of this Code.