(a) 
All wounds to the trunk, limbs and root system of oak trees in the city that expose sapwood shall be painted within one hour of the wound with asphaltic or exterior oil or latex base paint.
(b) 
When oakwilt infection is suspected or found, the fire chief shall be contacted within 48 hours to obtain aid from the Texas A&M Forest Service to confirm the diagnosis of oakwilt. When oakwilt is confirmed the measures for control recommended by the service shall be undertaken to control spread of the infection. The cost of such measures will be the responsibility of the owner of the tree(s), provided that the owner of the tree(s) shall have the option of undertaking the least expensive measures approved by the Texas A&M Forest Service.
(c) 
It is recommended that any firewood cut from any trees in the city and purchased firewood not be stacked under or close to oak trees and should be burned within one year.
(Ordinance 953 adopted 5/6/1996; 1996 Code, sec. 11-80(1))
(a) 
Permit required.
All commercial tree trimmers, tree services and landscape contractors shall obtain a permit prior to tree trimming, removal or installation in the city. Such permit shall be issued by the fire chief upon payment of a fee as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. The permit shall be valid for the calendar year during which the permit is issued.
(b) 
Reporting of information.
Each commercial tree trimmer shall report to the fire chief the address of each tract of land upon which the commercial tree trimmer intends to perform tree trimming, removal or installation services.
(c) 
Removal of cuttings.
Cuttings from trimming shall be removed from the city by the trimmer upon completion of the job.
(Ordinance 953 adopted 5/6/1996; 1996 Code, sec. 11-80(2); Ordinance adopting 2023 Code)
Any person, firm, corporation, utility or business entity that violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $200.00.
(Ordinance 953 adopted 5/6/1996; 1996 Code, sec. 11-80(3))