§ 58-295. Requirements pertaining to utility companies.

(a)

Any electric, natural gas, telephone, cable television, other public utility firm, or corporation must apply for a tree removal permit before the removal of any protected tree of any size.

(b)

Any electric, natural gas, telephone, cable television, other public utility firm, or corporation must notify the city before cutting any portion of a tree of any size including major roots.

(c)

The city shall supervise the cutting as necessary and may regulate or halt the cutting when it is deemed to be detrimental to any protected tree or when the cutting exceeds what is needed for continued utility service.

(Ord. No. 2724-07, § 1, 10-8-07)