Unless specifically defined below, the words or phrases used
in this chapter shall be so interpreted as to give them the meaning
they have at common law and to give this chapter its most reasonable
application. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
CLEAR-VISION TRIANGLE
A triangle-shaped zone formed by the existing or proposed
curblines of two or more intersecting streets, roads or alleys and
a third line connecting said curblines at a distance of 25 feet in
each direction from the point of curbline intersection, in order to
provide vehicular traffic an unobstructed view of cross traffic at
intersections.
PERSON
Person, firm, association or corporation.
PUBLIC AREAS
Includes all public parks and other lands owned, controlled
or leased by the Village.
PUBLIC NUISANCE
Any tree or shrub or part thereof which by reason of its condition or location has been declared to be a public nuisance under §
273-6 of this chapter.
TERRACE AREA
The land between the normal location of the street curbing
and sidewalk.
TREE MANAGEMENT PLAN
A comprehensive annual plan including maintenance, inventory,
new planting and budget, with projections for annual and long-range
implementation.
VILLAGE
The Village of Denmark, Wisconsin
The officers, agents, servants and employees of the Village
may enter upon private premises at all reasonable times upon reasonable
notice for the purpose of examining any tree or shrub located upon
or over such premises and carrying out any of the provisions of this
chapter.
No person shall interfere with the officers, agents, servants
and employees of the Village while they are engaged in carrying out
any work or activity authorized by this chapter.
The Village Tree Management Plan consists of a Village-wide,
street-by-street written evaluation of all public rights-of-way and
public areas space and site factors which will aid in the determination
of the tree genus and species and variety best suited to a particular
planting site in regard to growth habit, shape, form, health, disease,
insect and pest resistance, conflict with wires, lights, pavement,
traffic, pedestrians, sidewalk, environmental pollution, sewers and
space availability. The evaluation of the space and site factors and
the genus and species and variety selection for a particular street
shall be made by the agent of the Village or hired qualified consultant.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no person
shall maintain, plant or permit to remain on any private or public
premises situated at the intersection of two or more streets or alleys
in the Village any hedge, tree, shrub, or other growth which may obstruct
the view of the operator of any motor vehicle or pedestrian approaching
such intersection. A clear-vision triangle shall be maintained to
a minimum distance of 25 feet from the corner of two intersecting
streets.
No citizen shall remove or cause to be removed any tree or shrub
from any public area or terrace.
No person shall transport into the Village any infectious tree
insect/disease bark bearing wood or brush without securing written
permission from the agent of the Village.
The cost of replanting in the street right-of-way or terrace
shall be assessed against owners of adjacent property in the same
manner as other special assessments.
Any person who receives a determination or order from the agent
of the Village and objects to all or any part thereof may appeal to
the Village President within seven days of receipt of the order and
the Village President shall hear such appeal within 30 days of receipt
of written notice of the appeal. After such hearing the Village President
may reverse, affirm, or modify the order or determination appealed
from and the grounds for his decision shall be stated in writing.
The Village President shall by letter notify the party appealing the
order or determination of his decision within 10 days after the hearing
has been concluded and file his written decision with the Village
Treasurer.
The planting of female cottonwood trees is prohibited anywhere
within the Village of Denmark. Cottonwood trees three inches in diameter
or less are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
Sections 27.09 and 66.0627, Wis. Stats., are hereby adopted
and incorporated herein by reference.
The penalty for commission of any offense under this chapter shall be limited to a forfeiture imposed under §
1-4 of this Code.