A. Any person wishing to remove one or more trees shall apply to the director for a permit. The application for a permit shall be made on forms provided by the public works department and shall include the following:
1. A drawing showing all existing trees six inches or larger that may be affected by tree removal, and the location, type, and size of all tree(s) proposed to be removed;
2. A brief statement of the reason for removal;
3. If the tree(s) are proposed for removal because of a failing condition, an arborist’s determination of the state of health of the tree(s) may be required;
4. Written consent of the owner of record of the land on which the tree(s) are proposed to be removed;
5. A tree removal permit fee in amount established by resolution by the city council to cover the cost of permit administration. An additional deposit may be required by the director to retain an arborist to assist the city in assessing the condition of the tree(s); and
6. Other pertinent information as required by the director.
B. Any person submitting a tree removal application in conjunction with an application for any development shall provide to the director the plan specifying the precise location, size, species, and drip-line of all existing trees on or adjacent to the property. The plan shall also show existing and proposed grades and the location of proposed and existing structures. The plan submitted shall be the same plan approved by the body having final authority over the development application.
(Ord. 2286, Ord. 2364 §338, Ord. 2402, Ord. 2439 §115)