Section 12.16.180 Tree planting, maintenance and removal.
All trees and vegetation in any public area shall be planted, removed, maintained
and
protected in a safe and healthy condition. No tree shall be planted near or around any power or
utility pole on public land, right-of-way or private property.
Property owner shall maintain all trees and vegetation adjacent to public area
or private
property, so that no part of the tree or vegetation shall extend over any part of a public sidewalk
or street. Any tree or vegetation with an overhang lower than thirteen (13) feet six inches for
streets, or any tree or vegetation with an overhang lower than seven and one-half feet for
sidewalks shall be corrected by the owner. Any hedge and or vegetation shall not exceed two and
one-half feet in height in the clear view triangle area as outlined in Section 12.16.240, clear view
triangle. (Ord. 195 (part), 2002)
