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Section 13.05.020
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.05 Interference with Utilities

Section 13.05.020 Poplar and Cottonwood Trees a Nuisance

 

Planting and/or maintenance of cottonwood, elm and poplar shade trees along the sides of streets of the City is hereby declared to be a nuisance and menace to sewer and water pipes and hydrants, and no person may plant or maintain such trees at such locations, including locations within fifty feet of any water or sewer pipes.

 

Date Passed: Monday, December 8, 2025

Effective Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

ORD C36776 Section 96

April 3, 2026