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2000-73(d)
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ORESTRY DEPARTMENT POLICIee
FORESTRY DEPARTMENT VA
TREE REMOVAL POLICY
A. Purpose ee ae .
To set up criteria. and procedures for carrying out those criteria, for removing and
planting trees.
B. Definition of Tree Quality
1. Good Species
Trces that have the appropriate mature size for the growing site, are relatively pest
free, and have a mature form acceptable for a street tree.
. Marginal Species
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Trees that have the appropriate mature size for the growing sits are relatively pest
free and have a mature form acceptable for a street tree.
. Poor Species
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Trees that will have a mature size too large for the growing site have pest
problems and/or have a mature form unacceptable for a street tree.
inciuding:
Ai Chinese Elm
B) Stberian Elm
Cc) Sumac
D) Tree of Heaven
E) Female Corktree
C. Removal from planting sites
1. Adjacent Property Owner
Removal by permit to the adjacent property o: vner ort ula as fo: tows:
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a) All trees that are j.: poor condition may be removed,
b) Trees in a poor location (crowding driveways, other trees, stc.) may be
to be plated elsewhere in addition to the cost of removal (per the_size.chart}..
paid
by the requestor.
c) Removals for other reasons (too much shade, sidewalk problems, sewer
pioblems, etc.) are not permitted for good species, They may be considered
for margiual or poor species, if so there is a $200 fee for replacement of tree
to be planted elsewhere in addition to the cost.
of removal (per the size chart).
to be paid the by requestor.
a) Ifthe property owner or a tree company is going to remove the tree they have
___to present a certificate of insurance and proof that they are bonded.
2. City Crews
a) Removal by City crews at City expense.
b) Good and marginal species in a poor location will not be removed, but poor
species may be removed, but poor species may be removed if replaced by the
requestor.
c) Removal of good trees for other reasons will not be allowed. Margina: and
poor species may be removed if replaced by the requestor.
Forestry Department Tree Removal Costs
*Tree measured at 4' above grade
3"-6" $ 150
6"-12" $ 250
12"-18" $ 275
18"-24" $ 525
24"-30" $ 600
30"-36" $ 900
36"-42" $1100
42"&over $1300
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FIRESTRY DEPART MENT? POLICIES el
TING POLICY
TREE PLAN
A. Purpose
th od to det erm ine the typ e, siz e, an d loc ati on for tre e pia nti ng wit hin
To establish a me ht of ways.
the Cities public rig
B. Species selection and amount
1. Species selection
wil l be bas ed on soi l typ e, wid th of the par kwa y, spacingg bespatwceeeisn
s selmary power line location, and other factors. If appropriate growin d behind
Spees,ciepri ect ion
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ava ilasidbleewabeh iud thesidewalk on city owned right of way trees may be plante
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2. Mature tree size to Park way width (with no overhe
Park Width: Mature Tree Size:
4 to 5 feet Up to 30 foot height
5 10 6 feet Up to 40 foot height
Over 6 feet any height
t, Planting Stock Size
1. Right of Way
pla nte d on str eet rig ht of wa y wil l hav e a min imu m. cal ipe r of 1.5 inches.
All tre es
Tree to object Minimum Spacing
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a) Tree to tree (small mature size) 20 ft
b) Tree to tree (medium mature size) 40 ft
¢) Tree to tree (large mature size) 50 ft
d) Tree to intersection (residential) 30 ft
) Tree to intersection (major street) 40 f
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f) Tree to street light 15 if
g) Tree to driveway (residential) 10 t
h) Tree to driveway (major street) 20 ft
D. Planting by permit-residents, contractors, developers etc.
1. Forestry Department
Trees are to be of species approved by the Forestry Dept. for the street for which
planting is requested.
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Minimum Standard’
Trees shall be at. least 1.5 inches in diameter as measured six inches above ground
Level. Trees that do not meet this minimum standard on inspection must be
replaced at ouce.
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Tree Limos
‘Tree Jimbs must be trimmed to forn: a balanced crown.
4, Inspection
Trees may be inspected and approved by the Forestry Dept., either before or after
planting. If the trees planted do not meet minimum standards for street trees the
installer must replace the trees,
5. State Inspection
State inspection of planting stock is required
if planted on a state trunk line.
6. Stakes
if stakes are necessary for mechanical support of the tree the stakes shall be of
suitable size to function properly. Unsuitable methods and/or materials must be
corrected. Stakes must be removed after one year,
7. Approval
The Forestry Department prior to planting must approve locations of trees,
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FORESTRY DEPARTMENT POLICIES
MEMORIAL TREE POLICY
RIAL
MEMOARS
A. Purpose
To establish guidelines for the Leisu re Service Department Forestry Seciion to follow
in planting and maintaining trees as memorials in city parks.
B. Policy
1. Director of Leisure Services
s in city parks must be approved by
Requests for trees to be planted as memorialable recommendation b the Forestry
the Director or Leisure Services after favor of the
Manager as to the species, size, and location tree.
Costs
Ww
ed by Forestry Departm nt crews and all
Trees approved for planting will be plantwill
costs incurred in the purchase of the tree be paid by the person requesting the
memorial.
Guarantee
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The City will guarantee the tree through one growing season and/or replacement
if necessary will be made at the expense of the City during this guarantee period.
4. After Guarantee
Tf the tree dies after the first growing season or any time in the fiture, replacement
st.
will only be made at the expense of the person making the original reque
5. Tree Movement
Realizing that certain necessary changes must be made in parks from time to time,
the City shall reserve the right to move the tree whenever ‘ptactical to a new
location or if necessary remove the tree completely.
6. Identification
Identification of the tree by plaque or tuarker willtreebeispetmi tcec if the plaque or
marker meets with the City specificatiuns and the locatsc in Veterans Park.
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WOCD AND WOODCHIP
DISPOSAL POLICY
A. Purpose
To provide a standard method to dispose of woed and woodchiys from sees removed
by the City of Muskegon.
B. Policy
1. Landfill
All wood and wood chips from trees removed on the City's right of way or City
properties will be delivered to the City Landfill.
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Exception
The owner of the abutting property ac the street tree removal location may have
the wood upon request if the wood is removed within hours.
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Wood Selling
Wood stored at the land will be periodically sold at market rates.
4. Wood Chips
Woad chips wi), be available for use at the park sites or other City owned
property.
5. Revenues
Rever.ues from the sale of wood will be used to purchase new trees and will be
placed in special! account.
Adopted this 25th day cf July, 2000.
Ayes: Stieradzki, Spatarc, Aslakson, Benedict, Nielsen, Schweifler, Shepherd
Nays: None
Gail A. Kundinger, City Glerk
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