Any person who installs a tree pursuant to this chapter shall guarantee the life of the tree for one (1) year and shall replace any tree that dies or becomes diseased during the one (1) year period.
The adjacent property owner shall water any tree in the public space.
The adjacent property owner shall perform any needed maintenance of the tree space, including, but not limited to, cleaning, weeding, mulching, and replacement of plantings, or ground cover.
The adjacent property owner shall perform any needed general maintenance work on landscaped areas and planter boxes installed on public space.
The adjacent property owner or the Department may perform any emergency maintenance of a tree in the public space.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-1107