§ 8.36.040. TREE REMOVAL OR ALTERATION; PERMIT REQUIRED.  


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  • (A) It is unlawful to remove or alter any tree without a permit except as provided in this chapter.
    (B) The Director may grant a permit ministerially where the Director determines that one of the following conditions exists:
    (1) The tree to be removed is dead or extremely diseased. The Director may require that the applicant provide an analysis by a Qualified Arborist to support this determination.
    (2) A public utility company proposes removing or altering a tree that it has determined has or will have an adverse effect on utilities within the foreseeable future.
    (3) The tree is of an undesirable species and has been deemed a fire hazard by the Fire Department.
    (C) Any interested party may appeal determinations of the Director pursuant to this section to the Committee.
    (Ord. 743, passed 7-1-2009)