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removal, disposal, trimming, spraying, or other such treatment of such tree or woody plants is to be accomplished and performed at the cost and expense of such owner within a reasonable time after service of such notice. Upon the expiration of such reasonable period of time, if necessary action as directed by the city forester in conformance to this chapter has not then been accomplished and performed, the city forester may do or cause to be done the necessary work incident thereto and all costs and expenses of such work shall be billed the property owner within thirty (30) days from the date of such work. Sec. 8.12.140. Lien to be assessed when owner fails to pay. In the event an owner fails to pay any costs and expenses for removal, disposal or other maintenance or treatment costs assessed pursuant to this Chapter within thirty (30) days after billing by the city, a lien shall be assessed against the property for the costs and expenses incurred by the city. The city clerk shall certify such assessment to the treasurer of the county, who shall extend the assessment upon the tax roll and collect the assessment in the same manner as other taxes upon such property. Sec. 8.12.150. Planting/Pruning permit. It shall be unlawful to prune, spray, remove, or plant any tree or other plant upon the public right-of-way or other public place within the city without first having obtained an approved permit from the city forester. Sec. 8.12.160. Spacing regulations. It shall be unlawful to space trees, shrubs, or other plants upon the public right-of- way or other public place within the city other than as prescribed in the rules and regulations promulgated by the city forester. No street tree shall be planted within ten (10) feet of any fire hydrant or within twenty (20) feet of an intersection of any two or more curbs or curb lines. Street trees, other than those species designated as small trees pursuant to section 8.12.170.A. shall not be planted under or within ten (10) lateral feet of any overhead electrical, telephone or other utility wire or line, or over within five (5) lateral feet of any underground water, sewer, electrical, telephone or other utility wire, line or main. Sec. 8.12.170. Standards and specifications for arboricultural practices. A. Approved species list. The city forester, in cooperation with the horticultural and forestry advisory board, shall maintain a list of recommended small, medium, and large trees, bushes and shrubs for the city. No species other than those listed may be planted as street or park trees without the prior written approval of the city forester and the horticultural and forestry advisory board. The city forester in cooperation with the horticulture and forestry board shall also adopt and maintain standards and specifications for the care and planting of such trees. 6