A. 
In order to maintain the overall forest, reasonable efforts shall be made to replace trees that are removed and to protect quality trees that are endangered.
B. 
Trees removed by decision of the Forestry Board or by natural causes shall be replaced somewhere in the urban forest on a one-for-one basis within one year, subject to the availability of sufficient funds.
C. 
The location and species of any replacement tree shall be determined by the Department of Public Works in consultation with the Forestry Board.
A. 
Suitable guards, pursuant to § 155-26, shall be placed around all nearby trees in or on any highway, park or other public property so at to prevent injury to such trees, and further precautions as may be required shall be taken to prevent damage to said trees by breaking, debarking, scratching, or burning, when such trees are near:
(1) 
The erection or repair of any building or structure;
(2) 
The grading, paving or curbing of any street;
(3) 
Sidewalk construction or repair;
(4) 
Any work on the surface or below the surface of the street;
(5) 
Any work on utility installations (above and below ground); and
(6) 
Other similar construction activities which pose a threat to trees.
B. 
In the event of accidental damage to or destruction of a tree or shrub in or on any highway, park or other public property, report thereof shall be made by the person(s) causing said damage within 48 hours to the Code Enforcement Officer. Repair or replanting necessitated by such damage or destruction shall be done by the Department of Public Works in consultation with the Forestry Board. The Code Enforcement Officer shall collect the expense of such repairs or replanting from the person or persons responsible for the damage caused by intentional or negligent conduct. Such charges shall be derived from an acceptable shade tree evaluation chart.
C. 
Residents shall first obtain a written permit from the Code Enforcement Officer when:
(1) 
Undertaking any construction or development activity (including, but not limited to, the excavation of any ditches, tunnels, or trenches, or the laying of pavement) within the dripline or radius of 10 feet, whichever is greater, of any Village tree or shrub; and
(2) 
Moving or parking vehicles associated with any construction or development activity which may damage or affect any tree or shrub on Village property.
A. 
The zone of protection shall include the ground beneath the canopy of the tree and shall be enclosed with a substantial fence, frame, or box centered around the tree, not less than four feet high.
B. 
All trees or shrubs on any public street, public property, public right-of-way, or public lands directly impinging on any excavation or construction of any building, structure or street work shall be guarded as follows:
(1) 
For trees or shrubs with a crown spread of eight feet or less, a substantial fence, frame, or box not less than four feet high and eight feet square shall surround the tree or shrub. All building material, dirt, or other debris shall be kept outside this barrier; and
(2) 
For trees or shrubs with a crown spread of over eight feet, a fence not less than four feet high shall be placed at least at the tree or shrub's dripline or at a radius of a distance in feet from the tree equal to the diameter of the trunk in inches DBH (diameter breast height: four feet), whichever is greater. All building material, dirt, or other debris shall be kept outside this barrier.
The above requirements may be waived by the Department of Public Works in consultation with the Forestry Board if there is good cause.
In the event of an immediate threat to life, property, vital utility, significant health, safety, hazard or property damage exists, the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works (or official designee) shall have the right to act without appeal or consultation, in order to advance the protection of trees and take whatever action is necessary to preserve life, property, utilities, health and safety.