[Adopted 10-5-1967 as Ord. No. 1.11 of the Revised Unified Code of Ordinances]
[Amended 3-18-1982 by L.L. No. 5-1982]
No person or persons, firm or corporation shall plant any tree or shrub between the curbline (either existing or proposed) and the property line of any street or highway shown on the Official Map of the Incorporated Village of Garden City unless such person or persons, firm or corporation shall first obtain a permit therefor signed by the Director of Public Works.
[Amended 3-18-1982 by L.L. No. 2-1982; 3-7-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996]
No such permit shall be issued unless the person or persons, firm or corporation seeking such permit shall file with the Director of Public Works a signed application, in writing, setting forth the location where each tree or shrub is to be planted and the approximate size and variety thereof. Before a permit shall be issued, there shall be deposited with the village, with each such application, a sum as determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees. Said deposit shall be held as security for the proper planting of each such tree or shrub, the removal of all debris and the proper restoration of any grass areas, sidewalks and curbs. Upon the completion of such planting and compliance with the provisions of this Article, such deposit or any balance remaining after deducting the cost of removing any debris or the restoration of any grass areas shall be refunded to the applicant.
[Amended 3-18-1982 by L.L. No. 2-1982]
No permit shall be issued by the Director of Public Works for any such planting unless the same shall be in accordance with the specifications therefor on file in the Department of Public Works and the permit appropriately defines the size and variety of the trees or shrubs to be planted and the location thereof.
Any tree or shrub planted within the lines of any street or highway on the Official Map of the Incorporated Village of Garden City shall become the property of said village.
Any violation of the provisions of this Article shall render each offender liable to a fine of not less than $10, nor more than $25 or to be prosecuted as and declared to be a disorderly person, or both, for each offense, and, in addition, the village reserves the right to seize, remove and dispose of any planting in violation.