Fayette Public Tree Care ordinance (§ 225.560)

A. The City shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the right-of-way or bounds of all streets, alleys, lanes, squares and public grounds, as may be necessary to insure the public safety.

B. The City may remove or cause or order to be removed any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which by reason of its nature is injurious to electric power lines or other public improvements, or is seriously affected with any fatal disease. The abutting property owners shall have the right to perform normal tree care on all street trees.