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f. Erosion and flood control.
<br /> 1. Trees aid in the stabilization of soil by the prevention of erosion and sedimentation; and
<br /> 2. Trees reduce stormwater runoff and the costs associated therewith and aid in the
<br /> replenishment of groundwater supplies.
<br /> g. Privacy and buffering.
<br /> 1. Preservation of existing trees helps maintain privacy and establishes a buffer between
<br /> conflicting uses or varying residential densities.
<br /> ( ) Administration.
<br /> (1) The city shall administer and enforce the provisions of this division.The city is authorized to
<br /> cause inspections on a scheduled basis when reason exists to believe that a violation of this
<br /> division has been or is being committed.
<br /> (2) When the city determines a violation has occurred,the city's written evaluation of the
<br /> deficiencies shall be considered prima facie evidence in any subsequent litigation
<br /> (Code 1978, §9.24.01; Ord. No. 03-33, 9-15-2003; Ord. No. 06-25, § 2, 8-8-2006; Ord. No. 13-10, § 2, 5-
<br /> 28-2013)
<br /> Sec. 117-325. Landmark trees.
<br /> A landmark tree shall be any tree, public or private, that has been designated as such by the city
<br /> council, after public hearing and due notice to the owner of the tree.The criteria of such designation
<br /> shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, notable historical interest and value to the city because
<br /> of its location or historical association with the community.
<br /> (Code 1978, §9.24.02; Ord. No. 03-33, 9-15-2003)
<br /> Sec. 117-326. Public trees.
<br /> (a) Authority. The city shall have the right, but does not have the obligation,to plant, prune, maintain
<br /> and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the public right-of-way of all streets, alleys, squares
<br /> parks, and public grounds, as may be necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance
<br /> the symmetry and beauty of such areas.
<br /> (b) Removal of public trees. No trees, brush,vines, shrubs and/or ground cover are to be removed by
<br /> anyone, including adjacent landowners or agents of any landowner, from any city-owned land,
<br /> greenways or access corridors from greenways without the written permission of the city.
<br /> (c) Storage upon public land. No person shall deposit, place, store, or maintain upon any public land of
<br /> the any stone, brick, sand, concrete,vehicles, equipment,toxins, animals,tree carving, or other
<br /> materials which may impede the free passage of water, air, or fertilizer to the roots of any tree
<br /> growing therein, except by written permission of the city.
<br /> (d) Operation of equipment.
<br /> (1) All maintenance equipment, implements, machines and tools shall be used or operated in such a
<br /> manner as not to damage or destroy any tree, shrub or plant in any public right-of-way or park.
<br /> Ramsey,Minnesota,Code of Ordinances Created: 2023-01-11 09:35:41 [EST]
<br /> (Supp.No. 11)
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