10-22-6 Prohibition Against Harming Public Trees
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official River Heights code is at https://riverheights.gov/river-heights-city-code/.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to damage, remove, or
cause the damage or removal of a tree on public property without written
permission from the Board.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to attach any cable,
wire, signs, hammock, slackline, or any other object to any street, park, or
public tree.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to “top” any public tree.
Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, where best pruning
practices are impractical may be exempted from this provision at the
determination of the Board.
D.
Any person, firm, corporation, or city department performing construction near
any public tree(s) shall consult with the Board and shall employ appropriate
measures to protect the tree(s), according to procedures contained in the
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for “Managing Trees During
Construction” published by the International Society of Arboriculture.
E.
Each violation of this section as determined and notified by the Board shall
constitute a separate violation, punishable by fines and penalties under
Section 9, in addition to mitigation values placed on the tree(s) removed or
damaged in violation of this section.
10-22-5 Tree Planting And Care Standards · 10-22-7 Adjacent Owner Responsibility