PURPOSE

The Shade Tree Commission shall develop and implement a plan for the planting, maintaining and removal of "City shade trees" within the public

rights-of-way and public parks of the City for the purpose of maintaining a healthy and aesthetic environment within the City.

CITY SHADE TREE - DEFINITION

Any tree, shrub, or other woody plant, the center line of the base of which is located between the curb line of any City street or State

highway and the adjacent public sidewalk, or which is located within any public park.

NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT TO COMMISSION

No person shall plant, maintain or remove any CITY shade tree without first obtaining a response from the Commission.

Maintenance of City Shade Trees as defined above that includes the following:

Fertilizing, spraying, pruning or trimming or any earth moving or other activity in or around a shade tree which

may have a significant impact on the health or safety of a shade tree.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE CONCERN FORM BELOW

NO WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED ON A CITY SHADE TREE UNTIL A RESPONSE IS RECEIVED FROM THE COMMISSION