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41110 stone,brick,sand,concrete,or other materials which may impede the free passage of water, air, or
<br /> fertilizer to the roots of any tree growing therein,except by written permit of the city forester.
<br /> Snow will not be plowed,blown,shoveled from roof tops, or piled in a manner that damages trees.
<br /> No trees on land owned or maintained by the City shall be pruned in a manner that impairs the
<br /> health of the tree.
<br /> No person shall,without a written permit from the City Forester,whitewash,paint or in any way
<br /> discolor the stem base,bole or root of any tree or shrub upon any public property in the City.
<br /> In addition no person shall cut down,lop,take or otherwise destroy any ornamental or shade tree,
<br /> shrub,flowers,bulb or fruit standing or growing on any private or public ground or any street,side
<br /> walk,park,sidewalk,promenade or park,parkway or boulevard in the City.
<br /> 18. Protection from Posting and Wire
<br /> No person shall be allowed to post any bills,advertisements,cards or notices of any kind,upon
<br /> any trees,placed or growing for ornament or use,in any street or square,within the limits of the
<br /> City,without permission of the City Forester if such tree is within the limits of a public place.
<br /> Fasten any rope,wire,electric attachment,sign or other devices to a tree or to any guard about
<br /> such tree,with the exception of holiday or ornamental lighting.
<br /> Attach a potentially harmful device or structure(i.e.tree houses)to or on public trees unless
<br /> otherwise authorized by the City Forester.
<br /> 19. Protection from Fire
<br /> • No person shall allow fire or heat to come in contact with any tree on land owned or maintained
<br /> by the City.
<br /> 20. Protection from Utilities
<br /> Each public utility company shall exercise reasonable diligence in the maintenance of its plant
<br /> construction so as to avoid damage to trees.
<br /> Cause or permit any wire charged with electricity to come in contact with any tree or plant.
<br /> All wires belonging to public utilities,City or individual, shall be securely fastened and
<br /> maintained so as to safeguard the trees against any damage therefrom. Inspection should be made
<br /> periodically to prevent damage to trees,or adjustments made whenever requested by the City
<br /> Forester.
<br /> It shall be unlawful for any person,firm or public utility to cut,carve,scrape or girdle,burn, char,
<br /> or otherwise deface any street tree,park tree or other shrub or tree in any Public Area or Public
<br /> Way, except where a public utility,with easement right,needs to remove branches interfering with
<br /> overhead lines.
<br /> 21. Protection from Toxins
<br /> It shall be unlawful for any person, firm,or public utility to place salt,brine,petroleum products,
<br /> herbicides, or any other substances in such amounts as to be toxic or injurious to the health,
<br /> growth or vitality of any Street Tree,Park Tree or shrub in any Public Area or Public Way.
<br /> • 22. Protection from Vehicles and Equipment
<br /> Steam shovels and all other implements,machines and tools shall be used or operated in such a
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