The following activities are exempt from the tree removal permit requirements of this chapter:
(A) The removal of dead or damaged trees where the death or damage resulted from an accident or non-human cause;
(B) The trimming, maintenance, or care of trees in accordance with standard forestry and horticultural practices and techniques as established by the American Association of Nurserymen or an equivalent organization promulgating standards for care and improvement of trees;
(C) The removal or destruction of trees damaged by tornado, windstorm, flood, freeze, fire, dangerous insect infestation, or man-made or natural disaster, in order to prevent injury or damage to persons or property;
(D) The removal, transplanting or destruction of trees in order to perform maintenance or repair of lawfully located roads, public utilities, structures and facilities used in the service of the public, provided that such roads, public utilities, structures and facilities are not materially changed or enlarged;
(E) The removal, trimming, maintenance, transplanting or destruction of trees in the area encompassed by the right-of-way of a public street or an easement for public utilities.
(Ord. 189, passed 8-23-04)