(a) The regulations of this Chapter shall apply to all lands in the Municipality except as exempted in subsection (d) hereof.
(b) No land shall be cleared of trees nor shall any tree with a DBH of eight inches or greater be cleared or removed without first obtaining written permission of the Director of Public Service pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
(c) All development plans, subdivision plans, and new construction shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter and Chapters 1228 and 1244.
(d) The following shall be exempt from the regulations of this Chapter:
(1) The removal of dead, diseased, or damaged trees.
(2) Any tree on public property or within street right-of-way.
(3) The removal of trees necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of public streets, water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and drainage facilities.
(4) The removal of trees necessary for the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead utilities or underground utilities.
(5) The removal of trees in time of emergency or which pose a potential danger.
(6) The removal of trees by an individual single-family/two-family homeowner on their individually owned parcel.
(Ord. 90-21. Passed 11-22-21.)