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Arborist urges Owasso to adopt Tulsa-style 'dead-tree' complaint ordinance after tornado
Summary
A local certified arborist told the council a complaint‑driven dead‑tree ordinance modeled on Tulsa's code could reduce hazards and allow the city to require removals and recover costs when homeowners fail to act.
Todd Rickert, owner of Rickert Landscaping and a certified International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) arborist, asked the council during the public‑comment portion to consider a city ordinance addressing dead or hazardous trees.
Rickert said Tulsa’s complaint‑based process provides a useful model: an inspector evaluates a reported tree, determines whether it is dead, diseased or a likely hazard to neighboring…
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