In the case of officially declared emergencies, such as windstorms, ice storms or other disasters, the provisions of this chapter shall be waived so that said provisions will in no way hinder public and/or private work to restore order in the City. Such work shall follow maintenance standards as outlined by the Municipal Arborist.
Necessary emergency activity for repair of underground utilities to assure landowner services does not require a permit. Any emergency activity which results in damaging, pruning or removal of trees, shrubs, hedges, or other vegetation in a tree lawn or public place must be administratively communicated to the Municipal Arborist.
(Ord. 199-94. Passed 10-24-94; Ord. 9-2020. Passed 2-10-20.)