§ 301-11. Protection during construction.  


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  • During the erection, repair, alteration or removal of any building or structure, it shall be unlawful for the person or persons in charge of such erection, repair, alteration or removal to leave any tree in or upon any public highway or public place in the vicinity of such building or structure without such good and sufficient guard or protectors as shall prevent injury to such tree arising out of or by reason of such erection, repair, alteration or removal. All moving of trees, plants and shrubs in or upon any public highway or place made necessary for the moving of a building or structure, or any other purpose, shall be done by the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, or under his supervision, at the expense of the applicant. Should such moving or replanting cause the death of such tree, plant or shrub, the applicant shall replace the same at his expense.
Amended 4-15-1986 by Ord. No. 87-1986