Woonsocket Tree Ordinance Summary
The tree ordinance protects public trees located in parks, on public property, and with-in public right-of-ways
The ordinance protect trees because they're a valued asset to the community
Outlines authority and responsibilities of Tree Warden
Police department enforces ordinances
Permit is required for planting, spraying, pruning, cutting above ground, removing, otherwise disturbing any tree on any street, park, or other public space
Any who removes or maintains trees on public property as business must be licensed, certified by the State of Rhode Island, and covered under insurance
Trees improperly removed, destroyed, damaged must be replaced at expense of violator
Property owners that abutt sidewalk and street prune trees so they won't obstruct passage of pedestrians, vision of traffic signs, view of street or alley intersection