It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate the planting of
trees within the highways and public places of the Town of Irondequoit,
to enhance the visual and aesthetic appearance of the community, to
encourage a sense of open space and to provide for the protection,
care and preservation of trees.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Detailed specifications and standards of practice regarding
such arboricultural activities as planting site and tree selection,
site preparation and tree planting, maintenance, removal, replanting
and replacement.
Any person that provides tree services for consideration,
including but not limited to tree trimming, tree cutting, limb removal,
pruning, thinning, cabling, topping, root pruning, and stump grinding.
"Commercial tree service" shall not include landscaping functions
on lawns, yards, shrubs, gardens, patios, and related grounds; any
work performed by the owner or occupant of the property; nor any work
performed by a utility company or municipality.
The Commissioner of Public Works/Superintendent of Highways
of the Town of Irondequoit or his/her authorized representative.
The entire width of every public way or right-of-way when
any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of
vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic.
A listing of suitable and desirable types and species of
trees able to thrive in Town highways and other public places of the
Town.
Any person, film, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind.
All grounds owned by the Town of Irondequoit or under its
control or supervision, whether owned, leased, or under contract of
the Town, including but not limited to highways.
The Town of Irondequoit, lying within the County of Monroe,
State of New York.
An annual written review and description of Town forestry
goals, objectives and such related activities as updating the arboricultural
specifications and standards of practice and the master tree list,
conducting street tree surveys, planting trees and sponsoring educational
programs for the public.
A comprehensive, multiyear program promoting the purpose
of this chapter.
Any tree now or hereafter growing in a public place, including
but not limited to any Town highway.
Any material generated by, produced by, or otherwise due
to commercial tree service activities, including sticks, branches,
limbs, stumps, and trunks, and other similar woody vegetation.
