March 7, 2008 at 8:10 pm
#616909
gregorywade
Member
Clearly, permits are required, but I doubt it’s common practice. I am fairly certain the provision’s intent is to cover the city backside. If they need to dig up a planting strip, they won’t be held financially responsible for the destruction of landscaping or valuable plants. Further, a permit provides the city with a means to hold a property owner for damage such a trees growing to buckle sidewalks and road ways.
And yes, there is a component addressing spacing from the curb which would provide for doors and passengers. However, if you take that as license to stomp on plants, and tell people what they “better do,” well I am fairly certain my plants are safe, because you won’t be invited to my door soon.