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1 the tasks incident to such a program adopted by the Council. (Ord. 1107, 12 -9 -91) 2 3 B. Authority of City Forester Horticulturist: The City Forester Horticulturist shall have 4 jurisdiction and supervision over all trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants located 5 within street right of ways, parks and public places of the City, and to trees, shrubs 6 and herbaceous plants and shrubs located on private property that constitute a 7 hazard or threat to the public. (Ord. 1107, 12 -9 -91; amd. 1995 Code) 8 9 C. Duties of City Forester Horticulturist: The City Forester Horticulturist may direct 10 cause the planting, trimming, removal, treatment or other care of any tree, shrub or 11 plant of trees on public grounds and may direct thc trimming, removal, treatment or 12 other care of any tree, shrub or plant on private property in order to preserve or 13 restore its condition or to protect the public from damage or injury. The cost of any 14 such work may be assessed against the property on which the tree is located. 15 16 D. Street Tree Master PlaRtiftg Plan: In addition to the other responsibilities under 17 this Chapter, the City Forester Horticulturist shall review prepare a the Street Tree 18 Master Plan Comprehensive Trcc Plan regarding all aspects of trees, shrubs and 19 herbaceous plants thc planting of trees on public property within the City and the 20 planting of trees on private property that may present a health or safety hazard. 21 22 When approved by resolution of the City Council following a review by the City Tree 23 Board, the Public Works Director and Community Development Director, the 24 Comprchcnsivc Tree Plan and any modifications will bc the Official Plan of the City. 25 After the adoption of thc Official Plan, no tree planting permit will bc issued which 26 does not conform to thc Trcc Planting Plan. 27 28 E. The City Forester may enter upon private premises at any reasonable time for the 29 purpose of carrying out any of the duties assigned him or her under this chapter. 30 31 32 33 E. 34 T REE Pfl A N T INC Pfl Awl C The Street Tree Master Plan Trcc Planting and 35 Maintenance Plan shall address the following matters together with any other 36 matters deemed appropriate by the City Forester Horticulturist: 37 38 1. List of Acceptable Varieties: The list may provide for the planting of certain 39 varieties or mixes of varieties in certain locations. 40 2. Prohibit planting of specific trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. 41 Specifically prohibited plantings. 42 3. Minimum size of plant material. 43 4. Grade and quality of plant material. 44 5. Method /technique of planting and support. 45 6. Maintenance. 46 7. Recommended trimming and pruning techniques. 47 8. Recommended acceptable treatment. (Ord. 1107, 12 -9 -91) 48 49 50 706.07: REGULATIONS FOR PLANTING OR REMOVING TREES, 51 SHRUBS OR HERBACEOUS PLANTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY: DUTIE 52 O P OW 53 A. Hazard Placement: No tree, shrub or herbaceous plant shall be planted, placed or 54 allowed to remain in a place which the City Engineer determines could cause a traffic 706.06 STREET TREE MASTER PLAN: 4