Ordinance 08-06

This ordinance shifts the authority and administration for the care of public trees from the Board of Public Works to the Board of Park Commissioners. This ordinance also clarifies the City’s decision-making authority regarding public trees and the tree lawn. The expanded definition section assists the reader in understanding the terms used throughout the ordinance. Procedures for implementing the permitting process and for appealing a decision made by the Board of Park Commissioners are provided. This ordinance references, but does not incorporate, the City of Bloomington Tree Work Manual, which contains approved tree lists and guidelines and specifications to be used to carry out the intent of this ordinance.