§ 32-354. Scope.

(a)

This article will apply within the city limits.

(b)

The provisions of this article will not apply to the city board of public utilities, which is subject to federal vegetation management regulations.

(c)

Sections 32-358 through 32-362 shall not affect trees planted prior to the earliest effective date of the applicable prohibitions contained in such sections. The judgment of the director of parks concerning the planting date of the plant shall be entitled to a presumption of correctness that may be rebutted by credible evidence. Any replacement or additional plantings after such earliest effective date shall be in full compliance with all applicable provisions of this article and this Code.

(d)

Nothing in this article shall prohibit utility companies from maintaining trees on easements owned by such companies if permitted by such easements.

(Ord. No. O-28-08, § 1(2), 4-3-2008)