There is hereby created and established a tree board for the
city. This board shall consist of the members of the parks and recreation
board, and the terms of both boards shall run concurrently.
(1990 Code, sec. 9.1301)
(a)
It shall be the responsibility of the tree board to study, investigate,
counsel, develop, and/or update annually a written plan for the care,
preservation, pruning, planting, and removal and disposition of trees,
shrubs, and any other woody plants, in parks, along streets, and in
other public areas.
(b)
The board, when requested by the city council, shall consider, investigate,
make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter of question
coming within the scope of its work.
(1990 Code, sec. 9.1302)
It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent, delay, or interfere
with the tree board, or any of its agents, while engaging in and about
the planting, cultivating, mulching, pruning, spraying, or removing
of any street trees or park trees, as authorized in this code.
(1990 Code, sec. 9.1312)
The city council shall have the right to review the decision
of the tree board. Any person may appeal a ruling or order of the
tree board to the city council, who may hear the matter and make a
final decision.
(1990 Code, sec. 9.1313)
