Chico Municipal Code Art. I Generally

This chapter may be officially referred to and cited as the “Tree Law of the City of Chico.”

(Prior code § 23.50 (Ord. 852 §10))

The commission may adopt by resolution, such standards, specifications and other regulations controlling and governing the planting, removal and maintenance of trees and shrubs as are not inconsistent with other provisions of this code and as are necessary or convenient for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Such standards, specifications and regulations so adopted shall be kept on file in the office of the public works department and in the office of the community development department.

(Prior code § 23.51 (Ord. 852 §11, Ord. 2364 §155), Ord. 2439 §91)

The commission shall adopt as a resolution a city-wide street tree plan controlling and governing the planting of trees and shrubs in public areas. Such plan shall specifically set forth the several species of trees or shrubs which may be planted or placed in the specified areas or locations in the city. Copies of such plan shall be filed in the office of the public works department and in the office of the community development department. Copies of such plan shall at all times be made available in such offices to property owners within the city.

(Prior code § 23.51-l (Ord. 852 §12, Ord. 2364 §156), Ord. 2439 §92)