Chapter T22 Trees and Shrubs

Editor's Note: Amended in entirety by Ord. No. 2016-34. Prior ordinance history includes Ordinance Nos. 203, 98-17, 2003-24, 2005-20, 2012-7, 2014-26, 2016-32. Amendments noted where applicable.

Article I Findings, Intent and Purpose; Definitions

§ T22-1 Findings, intent and purpose.

§ T22-2 Definitions.

Article II Shade Tree Commission

§ T22-3 Commission created; membership; term of office of members.

§ T22-4 Powers and duties of Shade Tree Commission.

§ T22-5 Interference with work prohibited.

Article III Protection of Trees and Shrubs on or Extending onto Public Streets, Highways and Right-of-Ways, and Public Property

§ T22-6 Approval required for certain actions concerning trees and shrubs located on public streets, highways and right-of-ways, and property under Municipality's jurisdiction.

§ T22-7 Removal or trimming by Municipality when interfering with public street, highway or right-of-way use; duty to reimburse Municipality for work performed.

§ T22-8 Removal of substance, material or covering at base of trees and shrubs; duty to reimburse Municipality for work performed.

§ T22-9 Protection of trees and shrubs from utility wires.

Article IV Removal of Trees on Private Property; Permit Requirements

§ T22-10 Purpose.

§ T22-11 Trees requiring permit before removal.

§ T22-12 Exceptions to certain requirements under article.

§ T22-13 Application for tree removal permit.

§ T22-14 Review of application for tree removal; decision on application; time requirements; expiration.

§ T22-15 Appeals.

Article V General Provisions

§ T22-16 Violations and penalties; informal resolution and formal complaint procedures.

§ T22-17 Annual report.

§ T22-18 Severance.

Article VI Contractor Registration

§ T22-19 Registration requirements.

Article VII Tree Protection on Construction Sites

§ T22-20 Tree protection and tree protection zones on construction sites.

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