§ 8.32.080. Prohibited trees.

It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(1)

Plant on or along any street, parkway or public place any fruit, nut or seed-bearing trees, unless the urban forester shall issue a permit therefor, after determining that the roots will not interfere with any public sidewalk, curb, sewer, water, electric and gas lines and that the fruit, nuts or seeds of such trees will not pose a public hazard.

(2)

Plant any and all species of genus Ulmus (elm) anywhere in the city.

(3)

Plant any and all species of genus Populus (poplar/cottonwood/aspen) tree, or genus Salix (willow) tree on or along any street, parkway or other public property. Special exception may be allowed by the urban forester for the purpose of maintaining riparian vegetation and habitat along the Truckee River or other natural riparian areas.

(Code 1966, § 11.56.080; Ord. No. 3079, § 1, 5-9-83; Ord. No. 4126, § 1, 7-9-91; Ord. No. 4196, § 1, 3-10-92; Ord. No. 4917, § 1, 10-13-98)