All trees on public property will be planted as specified in the ANSI A300 Standard. Trees planted on private property, paid for by the Town, shall also be planted per the ANSI A300 Standard. Tree species will be chosen from Appendix C.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix C is included as an attachment to this chapter.
A. 
Planting of trees within the tree belt may be conducted by Greenfield's Department of Public Works where the tree will not interfere with buried or above-ground utilities; will not obstruct visibility for cars making turns; will not cause major damage to streets and sidewalks; and will not become a nuisance, e.g. trees that shed branches or are short-lived.
B. 
Businesses that are hired by the Town of Greenfield to plant trees must sign a contract that clearly states that they are responsible for replacement of the tree if it dies within 12 months. Any work will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with § 400-11.
C. 
Planting of trees by citizens is allowed in the tree belt after securing a tree planting permit. Following are guidelines to a successful tree planting permit application.
(1) 
If the person seeking the permit is not the property owner immediately behind the proposed tree planting location, he/she must provide written permission from the property owner to plant the tree.
(2) 
Citizens shall select a native species, as identified in Appendix C,[1] appropriately sized and suited for the location that will not interfere with buried or above-ground utilities; will minimize root damage to streets and sidewalks; and will not become a nuisance, e.g., trees that shed branches or are short-lived.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix C is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(3) 
All costs incurred shall be the responsibility of the citizen planting the tree, and work will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with § 400-11.
D. 
Notice of planting of a tree. The immediately abutting owners' right to object shall be given to the immediately abutting property owners either in person or by first class mail to the address registered with the Treasurer/Collector's office no less than 14 days in advance of the planting. If the abutting owner objects in person or in writing three or more days prior to the planting, the tree shall not be planted.
If a resident's property cannot accommodate tree plantings in the tree belt, and if the property owner wishes to plant a tree in his/her front yard, he/she can apply to the DPW front yard tree-planting program. As funds allow, the DPW may work with the property owner to select an appropriate location (a distance not exceeding 20 feet from the layout of such public way) and tree, order Dig-Safe; and install the tree at no cost to the resident. The Town shall have no responsibility for maintenance of the tree after planting is complete.
A. 
Businesses that are hired by the Town of Greenfield to mow around trees must sign a contract that clearly states that they are responsible for protecting the trees. If trees are damaged and subsequently die due to poor maintenance practices such as scarring trees with mowers and weed whips, the business shall pay the replacement cost of the tree, including dead tree removal, purchase, planting and watering for three years as specified in the ANSI A300 Standard. (See the Tree Replacement Table § 400-16C.)
B. 
Businesses or residents who hire someone to mow around trees in the tree belt shall be responsible for the tree replacement cost (see definition) of trees that die due to poor maintenance practices such as scarring trees with mowers and weed whips.