12.24.120 Street trees--Proximity to utilities.

No street trees other than those species listed as small trees in the list of species may be planted under or within ten lateral feet of any overhead utility wire, or over or within five lateral feet of any overhead utility wire, or over or within five lateral feet of any underground municipal water line, sewer line, transmission line or other public utility. The city shall have the right to prune any tree or shrub on private property when it obstructs the view of drivers to observe traffic, traffic control devices or signs. (Ord. G-786 § 2 (part), 1994: prior code § 16-118)