Sec. 78-6. - Planting of trees on public street or public place.

(a)

Any person desiring to plant a tree upon any public street or public place must first obtain a permit from the tree warden. Any permit shall be granted to a date certain and shall include consideration of appropriateness of species, location, size and public safety.

(b)

Should the planting(s) be performed by persons other than the tree warden or his/her agents, the proposed method and workmanship for planting as prescribed by the tree warden shall be adhered to.

(c)

A planting plan is required where more than six trees are to be planted.

(1)

Any person desiring to plant more than six trees on public streets or on public places shall, in addition to applying for a permit, submit a plan or written statement in duplicate to the tree warden, who shall return one copy to the applicant and keep one copy on file with the city. The tree warden shall consult with the tree commission prior to issuing a permit to plant.

(2)

All planting plans shall show accurately:

a.

The proposed park or public place site, or proposed street width, with any curbs, parking strips, driveways, sidewalks and adjacent structures defined to scale.

b.

The proposed location of each proposed tree, together with the location of each existing tree within the proposed site in scaled relation to the other features of the plan.

c.

The species of each and every tree proposed to be planted and of those already existing within the proposed site, either indicated on the plans or referenced with a number with a key list.

(Code 1971, § 25-7)