What are the consequences if I remove any tree or shrub from any public area of the City of Athens without the permission from the City?

The person shall either replace the tree with one of similar type and size, as determined by the shade tree commission, or be required to plant at the site of the removal or elsewhere. In addition to the penalties provided by the city code, the City of Athens may institute appropriate civil proceedings to enforce compliance.  In addition, the person shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and fined not more than $100.00 for each violation. 

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1. What is the City right-of-way?
2. What do I do if I want to remove a tree or shrub from any public area of the City of Athens?
3. What are the consequences if I remove any tree or shrub from any public area of the City of Athens without the permission from the City?
4. Will the City pay to remove a tree or shrub?
5. What do I do if I want to prune a tree or shrub on any public area of the City of Athens?
6. What are the consequences if I prune any tree or shrub on any public area of the City of Athens without the permission from the City?
7. Will the City pay to prune a tree or shrub?
8. How do I determine if a tree is on any public area?
9. What do I do if a tree or tree limb falls on my property/house/car?
10. Can I prune trees on my property (i.e., not on the City’s right-of-way)?
11. What do I do if I want to plant a tree or shrub from any public area of the City of Athens?