It is unlawful for any person or entity to destroy, deface or
injure any parkway tree through willful intent.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
(a)
No person shall construct or cause to be constructed any private
hardscape improvement which prevents the free access of water to the
root zone of any parkway tree without prior approval of the city forester.
(b)
The construction, installation or placement of any object or barrier
which infringes upon the root crown of a parkway tree is prohibited
without prior approval of the city forester.
(c)
Any mechanical damage to the root crown on any parkway tree which
results in girdling of the cambium layer is prohibited.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
Ivy or climbing vines growing adjacent to a parkway tree shall
be maintained away from the trunk and canopy of the tree by the property
owner.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
Parkway trees shall be sufficiently shielded to prevent injury
during any repair, alteration or removal of a house or structure.
Protection shall include but not be limited to chain-link fencing,
staking, etc.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
During construction where trenching around parkway trees is
necessary, the pathway of the trench shall be dug making every reasonable
effort to avoid the tree's drip line. In those cases where an alternative
trenching route is not possible, tunneling under woody roots rather
than cutting such roots shall be preferable to preserve roots two
inches or greater in diameter. When roots must be cut, sharp saws
shall be used to make clean, non-frayed cuts, under the supervision
of the city forester.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
The pruning of all trees covered in this title shall conform
to the industry standards as deemed necessary by the city forester.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
Topping is prohibited, except as deemed necessary by the city
forester.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
All parkway trees shall be kept trimmed, to a minimum vertical
clearance of fourteen feet over the street.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
Trees growing on private property which overhang the street
or sidewalk shall be trimmed so that they vertically clear the sidewalk
by not less than nine feet and so that they vertically clear the street
by not less than fourteen feet. It is the responsibility of the property
owner on whose property trees are standing to conduct this trimming.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
A property owner who wishes to trim trees in the parkway abutting
his or her property must first obtain the permission of the city forester,
and then perform such trimming in accordance with the city forester's
instructions.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
The property owner whose property abuts the sidewalk or parkway
in which plants or shrubs are growing shall keep such plants or shrubs
trimmed three inches back of the curb or sidewalk line, and to a height
of not to exceed thirty inches.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
The property owner on whose property hedges or shrubs are growing
shall keep such hedges or shrubs trimmed so that no part of them will
project over the sidewalk.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
The city may not trim trees that overhang from one private property
to another.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
All tree-care companies contracted by the city shall employ
at least one ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certified
arborist to supervise all work performed on behalf of the city. All
tree-care companies contracted by the city shall employ ISA certified
tree workers.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
In those cases where parkway tree removal and replacement is
necessary because of conditions and events caused by the property
owner, the property owner shall be charged for replacement.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
All street tree plantings shall be approved by the city forester
as to species, location and method of planting. The tree must be inspected
by the city forester prior to planting.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
No person shall plant or maintain any tree or shrub that impedes
sight distance visibility at street intersections.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
No person shall plant in any parkway ivy or any shrub or plant
upon which grow thorns or spiny extensions.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
No person other than the property owner or designee shall plant
any tree in the parkways adjacent to the property of such owner. The
property owner may plant trees in the parkway abutting his or her
own property, provided that such trees are contained on the city's
list of approved street trees; or provided that such planting shall
be first approved by the city forester and that such planting be done
under the direction of, and in accordance with, the instructions of
the city forester.
(Ord. 1768 § 2, 2003)
