§ 30-23. Trimming restrictions.

(a)

All dead and diseased wood shall be removed.

(b)

All limbs one inch in diameter or more must be pre-cut to prevent splitting. All limbs or branches that might injure the tree or adjacent property, streets or sidewalks shall be lowered by ropes.

(c)

A crossed or rubbing branch shall be removed when young where practicable, but removal shall not leave large holes in the general outline of the tree.

(d)

The use of tree dressing is not recommended as it interferes with the natural healing process.

(e)

Where there is a danger of transmitting disease by tools, the tools shall be disinfected with alcohol before use on another tree.

(f)

The owner of the abutting property shall be responsible for trimming of street trees on the adjacent parking and shall keep the street trees trimmed so that all branches will be at least 15 feet above the surface of the street and eight feet above the sidewalks.

(g)

The owner of the abutting property shall, upon 20 days notice in writing, remove all dead, diseased, or dangerous trees, or broken or decayed limbs, and low-hanging branches which constitute a danger to the public safety or property or otherwise constitute a nuisance.

(Prior Code, § 140.05; Ord. No. 311, § 4, 4-11-2018)