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c. Species and Age Classification
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<br />To provide a set of landscape design and maintenance principles, which
<br />promote the use of appropriate plant materials that, do not require special
<br />attention and which require little supplemental water to grow properly,
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<br />All trees chosen shall be native and/or adaptable to this region and climate as
<br />described in the "Ramsey Tree Book".
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<br />Public Trees
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<br />The city shall have the right, but does not have the obligation to. plant, prune,
<br />maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the public right-of-way
<br />of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares and public grounds, as may be
<br />necessary to insure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and
<br />beauty of such public grounds.
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<br />No trees, brush, vine, shrubs and/or ground cover are to be removed by
<br />anyone, including adjacent landowners or agents of any landowner, from any
<br />city-owned land, greenways or access corridors from greenways without the
<br />permission of the City of Ramsey.
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<br />The City shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead, diseased or
<br />structurally damaged trees on private property when such trees constitute a
<br />potential hazard to life or property within the right-of-way or on public
<br />property.
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<br />No person shall deposit, place, store, or maintain upon any public place of
<br />the municipality, any stone, brick, sand, concrete, vehicles, equipment,
<br />toxins, animals, tree carving, or other materials which may impede the free
<br />passage of water, air, or fertilizer to the roots of any tree growing therein,
<br />except by written permit of the Environmental Specialist.
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<br />No person shall deposit, place, store, or maintain upon any public place of
<br />the municipality, any stone, brick, sand, concrete, vehicles, equipment,
<br />toxins, animals, tree carving, or other materials which may impede the free
<br />passage of water, air, or fertilizer to the roots of any tree growing therein,
<br />except by written permit of the Environmental Specialist.
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<br />It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or public utility to attach any sign,
<br />advertisement, political endorsement or notice to any Street Tree or Park
<br />Tree.
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<br />Each public utility company shall exercise reasonable diligence in the
<br />maintenance of its plant construction so as to avoid damage to trees.
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<br />All maintenance equipment, implements, machines and tools shall be used or
<br />operated in such a manner as not to damage or destroy any tree, shrub or
<br />plant in any public highway or park.
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