§ 38-23. Duties generally.  


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  • The urban forester shall have the authority to establish the rules and regulations of the arboricultural specifications and standards of practice governing the planting, maintenance, removal, fertilization, pruning, and bracing of trees on the streets or other public sites in the city, and shall direct, regulate, and control the planting, maintenance, and removal of all trees growing now or hereafter in any public area of the city. The urban forester shall cause the provisions of this chapter to be enforced. In the urban forester's absence these duties shall be the responsibility of a qualified alternate designated by the superintendent of buildings and grounds.

    (Code 1959, § 23.1-12; Ord. of 5-23-78; Ord. No. O-99-254, 11-23-99)

(Code 1959, § 23.1-12; Ord. of 5-23-78; Ord. No. O-99-254, 11-23-99)