Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 6. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND CONSERVATION. |
Chapter 6-3. TREES AND VEGETATION. |
Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. |
§ 6-3-6. STANDARDS OF CARE FOR A TREE OR PLANT ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
(A)
The urban forester shall develop a standard of care for trees or plants on public property. Standards developed under this section shall be based on the current edition of the National Arborists Association's Standards for Tree Care or other nationally recognized standard.
(B)
Before a standard is adopted by the board, the board shall review the standard at a public hearing.
(C)
The urban forester shall make a copy of the standards and related rules available to the public.
Source: 1992 Code Section 15-10-4(D); Ord. 031023-10; Ord. 031211-11.