(A) The city shall review all applications for permits for any planting, grading, removal, trimming, cutting, and/or replacement of trees subject to this subchapter, and shall have the authority to grant or deny permits and to attach reasonable conditions to the granting of a permit. Permits are also required for all removal and replacement of regulated trees, heritage trees, and historic trees. Permits should be obtained from the Public Works Director.
(B) The Public Works Director shall have responsibility and control over all trees and shrubbery planted or growing in or upon city property except for city parks. The Public Works Director shall also have responsibility and control over all regulated trees, unsafe trees, and diseased trees located upon private property. The Parks and Recreation Director shall have equivalent responsibility of all trees in city parks.
(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)