The East Aurora Village Board hereby finds that there is a direct and
important relationship between the existence of trees in the Village of East
Aurora and the health, safety and welfare of the community. Trees preserve
air and water quality, provide shade to people and property, and enhance economic
and aesthetic property values. Trees stabilize soil, control air and water
pollution, and provide a natural habitat for wildlife.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
STREET TREES
Trees within the right-of-way of all streets, avenues or highways
within the Village.
No person shall cut, mar or otherwise injure any shade tree planted
or growing in or along the streets of said Village, or hitch any horse or
other animal thereto; provided, however, that the Village of East Aurora Department
of Public Works, or a person authorized in writing by the Village of East
Aurora Department of Public Works, may cut or trim trees growing in or along
the streets of the Village of East Aurora where such trimming or cutting is
required to preserve the public health, safety and/or welfare.
No person shall fasten any sign, wire, rope or other material to or
around or through any street or park tree in the Village of East Aurora, except
by written permission from the Department of Public Works, excepting cases
of emergency.
The Village Board will have the right to review any decisions regarding
trees.
[Amended 3-14-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006]
Violations of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable
by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days,
or both. Each day's continuance of a violation after notice shall be
deemed a separate and distinct violation and shall be punishable accordingly.
[Amended 11-4-2002 by L.L. No. 5-2002]
This chapter may be amended by resolution by the Village Board of Trustees.
This chapter shall become effective November 4, 2002.