§ 22-35. Trees in right-of-way.  


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  • The City of Kirksville, in keeping with its policy of increasing the number of public and private trees in the community, encourages tree planting in street right-of-ways. The type and species of trees that are planted shall be in accordance with the city tree ordinance and other tree policies. In new subdivisions, trees planted on public right-of-way shall be permitted only in designated corridors reserved for trees. The planting of trees is not required of developers even though they shall be required to provide sufficient right-of-way for trees. In new subdivisions, the city will be responsible for the maintenance of all trees, shrubs, etc., in the right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 11367, 2-1-99)