§ 17-103. Removal of trees.

(a)

Trees or shrubs shall not be removed from public property or public street rights-of-way without a permit issued by the town manager or his duly authorized representative. Trees and shrubs on public properties may be removed by the town only when they are dead, dangerous to life and property, seriously diseased or unsightly or constitute a nuisance, or where necessary to accommodate the construction of a public facility.

(b)

The town retains the right to remove any tree on any public street or highway right-of-way which is necessary to permit the proper maintenance or improvement of the public street.

(c)

The town may remove dead or diseased trees from the public street right-of-way on any public street in the town. A tree on the line which is half or more than halfway on the right-of-way at its base will be considered to be on the right-of-way.

(d)

Existing public trees in all sections of the town shall be preserved to the extent that is possible and feasible. Once removed, they shall be replaced unless conditions prevailing in the area are adverse to the health of such new plantings.

(Ord. of 5-13-70, § 8; Ord. No. O-81-39, 5-26-81)