1858 - Resolution - Cutting Trees in Right-of-WayRepealed By: Resolution 1892
Date: April 10, 2000
by the city, and
purposes, and
RESOLUTION NO. 1858
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD ESTABLISHING
A POLICY FOR CUTTING TREES IN THE RIGHT OF WAY AND ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard maintains the public right of way and lands owned
WHEREAS, the city is periodically required to trim vegetation for safety and aesthetic
WHEREAS, the city does receive requests for removal of specific trees, now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The following is the city's policy for removing trees and other vegetation in the right of
way and on city owned property:
(1) If the city deems a city tree or vegetation dangerous, it will have the
tree cut or trimmed at city expense.
(2) If the city tree or vegetation is not dangerous and a person wants it
trimmed or removed, the cost of that effort would be paid for by the
person making the request.
(3) Trees or vegetation will not be cut without city approval. The city is
not required to approve a request to trim or cut vegetation. Each
request shall be considered on it own merits.
(4) City trees or vegetation shall be cut by city employees or
professionals, who have the required bonds and insurance.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 26th day of Ap 1 1999.
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Patricia Parks, City Jerk