Oceanside Municipal Code Ch. 31A Street Trees and Other Vegetation

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Cross reference— Streets and sidewalks generally, Ch. 31.

The superintendent of the parks and recreation department of the city appointed pursuant to section 21.6, shall have exclusive jurisdiction and supervision over all trees, shrubs, hedges, plants and grassy areas planted or growing in streets, public areas and parkways in the city.

(Ord. No. 69-27, § 2)

The superintendent with the assistance of the parks and recreation commission shall establish rules and regulations relating to the planting and maintenance of trees and other plants and grassy areas in the public places in the city. When such rules and regulations or amendments thereto have been approved and adopted by resolution of the city council, they shall be enforced under the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 69-27, § 3)

It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder, prevent or interfere with the superintendent or his authorized assistant while engaged in carrying out the provisions of this chapter or while engaged in the care or removal of any tree, plant, hedge or grass in or about a public street or parkway, of or in the city.

(Ord. No. 69-27, § 4)

The superintendent may inspect any tree, hedge, plant or grass upon any street, park, pleasure ground, boulevard, alley or public place of the city or any tree or plant standing on any private property to determine whether the same or any portion thereof is in such condition as to constitute a hazard or an impediment to the progress or vision of anyone traveling on any street, park, pleasure ground, boulevard, alley or public place.

(Ord. No. 69-27, § 5)

The superintendent shall have the authority and it shall be his duty to order the trimming, spraying, treatment or removal of trees or plants upon private property when he shall find such action necessary to public safety or to prevent the spread of disease or insects to public trees and places. The cost of such work is hereby declared to be a lien on such real property. This lien shall be enforced by the assessment procedures set forth in section 13.49 through 13.57, inclusive, which are made a part of this chapter and incorporated herein by reference thereto after the superintendent has first complied with the provisions of section VI of the rules and regulations established pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. No. 69-27, § 6)

The parks and recreation director of the City of Oceanside shall be responsible for enforcement of any and all landscaping requirements which are imposed upon private persons by the City Council of the City of Oceanside pursuant to, but not limited to the zoning and/or subdivision ordinances of the city.

(Ord. No. 73-21, § 1, 4-25-73)