§ 152.06. UTILITIES AND CABLE TELEVISION.
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- (A) No street trees other than those species qualifying as small trees on the list maintained by the City Tree Board may be planted under or within 12 feet of any overhead utility wire.(B) Maintenance trimming of street trees is permitted to maintain a safe operating clearance from high voltage electric lines. It is also permissible to trim to provide access to poles, cable and other facilities as long as these plans are approved by the City Tree Board. Tree limbs that grow near high voltage electrical conductors shall be maintained clear of conductors by the electric utility company in compliance with any applicable franchise agreements.(Ord. 19-1997, passed 10-28-1997) Penalty, see § 152.99