[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Schwenksville as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 6-8-2023 by Ord. No. 414]
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Purpose. The purpose of this article is to establish a policy and procedures for the removal of fallen trees on public property, infrastructure, and rights-of-way.
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Applicability. This article applies to all properties located within Schwenksville Borough.
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Responsibility of Borough Manager. The Borough Manager will have the responsibility for overseeing and implementing the policy and procedures set forth herein.
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Policy. When fallen trees within the Borough block access to any public property, infrastructure, or rights-of-way, the following policy and procedures set forth herein shall apply.
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When the Borough is made aware of a fallen tree or branch on public property, infrastructure or right-of-way, the Borough will use all readily available means to contact the owner of the tree or branch to expedite removal.
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If the fallen tree or branch is blocking traffic, the property owner must remove the offending tree or branch within two hours of notification. If the fallen tree or branch is located on public property without blocking traffic, the property owner must remove the offending tree or branch within 72 hours.
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If the fallen tree or branch is not removed within after notification of the property owner, or if the Borough is unable to successful notify the property owner after the Borough attempts to do so, the Borough will contract to have the tree or branch removed and any costs incurred to the Borough will be invoiced to the owner of the fallen tree or branch. The Borough will take all reasonable measures to keep costs to the property owner minimized.
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All invoices for removal shall be paid by the property owner within 30 days of mailing unless alternative payment arrangements are made with the Borough.
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A person who violates this provision is guilty of a separate offense for each day or part of a day during which the violation is committed, continued, or permitted. An offense is punishable by a maximum fine of $1,000.