No landmark tree shall be removed without prior approval of the City Council, which approval shall be based upon one or more of the following findings:
.010 The landmark tree poses a threat to the public health or safety due to its general condition, the potential of the tree falling, the tree's proximity to existing or proposed structures, the tree's interference with utility services, and/or the tree's status as a host for parasitic plants, pests or diseases endangering other species of trees or plants with infection or infestations;
.020 Removal is necessary to allow construction of improvements or otherwise allow economic or other reasonable enjoyment of adjoining property;
.030 The landmark tree has or will have an adverse effect on soil retention, water retention, and/or diversion or increased surface water;
.040 Removal of the landmark tree will not have an adverse effect on shade areas, air pollution, historic values, scenic beauty and the general welfare of the City as a whole given the number, species, size and location of existing trees in the area of the landmark tree; and
.050 Removal of the landmark tree is consistent with good forestry practices such as, but not limited to, consideration of the number of healthy trees a given parcel of land will support. (Ord. 5747 § 1 (part); December 12, 2000.)