§ 27-451. Regulations pertaining to utility companies.

(a)

In the event any electric, water, telephone, or other public utility firm or corporation plans to extend, maintain, or relocate service such that any tree on any unimproved lot or tract will be removed, said utility shall make application for an arbor permit as described in section 27-446. Any public utility wishing to prune trees on a right-of-way shall notify the city manager in writing one (1) week in advance of the time and place these pruning activities will take place. The city manager or designee shall supervise these activities as necessary and shall have the authority to regulate or halt such pruning when these actions are deemed detrimental to the trees or beyond that needed to insure continued utility service.

(b)

A utility company shall not remove or alter any trees at a distance greater than five (5) feet from the utility pole, structure or conductor within the city without a permit having first been obtained.

(c)

The city shall observe the requirements of this section.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04)