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1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />(2) Type of tree stock: —For a!! required plantings, trees shall be free of insects, diseases, or <br />fn-cchan' uries and have straig-ht trunk and a form characteristic of the species. <br />{8) Spacing at time of planting. The spacing of new trees must be compatible with spatial site <br />limitations and with the responsible consideration toward species size when mature as <br />outlined in the <br />(4) Planting standards. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. <br />(5) Planting sta-n-dard: Soil amendment. As o-utlir+od in the Ramsey Tr <br />(6) Planting standards: Mulch. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. <br />(7) Planting dicta-n-c- along rural section streets. Shall be at the right of way unless approved by <br />the city. <br />11 48) ts. Tr 'mum of ten feet from hydrants. <br />12 49-) V. planti-ngs should not be within the vision clearance <br />13 triangle as defined in section 117 348 <br />14 (10) Plantind'•from utilities. Trees shall be planted a minimum of two feet from any joint <br />15 utility trench whenever practicable. <br />16 Sec. 117-328. Hazardous and/or nuisance trees. <br />17 The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any-d-ead or diseased trees on private property within <br />18 the city, when such trees ee-nstitute a to life or property, or harbor insects or disease which <br />19 constitute a potential threat to other trurc of owners to comply with <br />20 such -trees-and charge t c cost of removal to <br />21 <br />the property owner. <br />22 (1) <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />�c action. An order for a "Notice to Take Action" will be issued upon determination <br />by the city, or its designee, that r -a• , pre <br />removal of trees or plants upon private property when such action is necessary to ensure <br />public safety and/or to prevent the spr d of disease or insects to public trees and places. <br />a. Such notice shall describe the kind of tree, shrub, or other plant or plant part which has <br />een declared to be i s rice; itmotion OP the property; and -son few <br />la. Proper disposal procedures of wood, bark and debris from said nuisance shall be <br />detailed in said notice. These disposal procedures shall bin the time <br />provided i n--"�- <br />c. The Potice of violation shall state th:on and indicate whether edia e <br />enforcement will be sought or if 30 days will be allowed to correct and remove the <br />violation. <br />d. If the owner of the pro-perty to whom an order has been issued fails or rcfu to take <br />remedial action in accordance with and within the time specified in an order, the city <br />shall cause the remedial action so ordered to be performed at the <br />expense of the owner. Appeals shall be in accordance with section 117-55. <br />(2) Disease or pest -infested trees. Any tree located within the city, which is determined by a <br />certified a-rbo-ris-t to be afflicted with -any dangerous or infectious insect infestation or plant <br />..pub-k,sanice. ..This ...sha-1 include trees and shrubs harboring <br />injurious insects or pathogens that —may cause significant potential danger to the c� <br />forest. <br />a. T <br />ay remove or cause or order to be removed, any tree or part <br />thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which by reason of its nature is injurious to <br />sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines, or othnts, <br />infected with Oak Wilt or Dutch Elm Disease. <br />Page 49 of 158 <br />