A. Application for a pruning, planting, crown reduction or removal permit shall be made on a form supplied by the coordinator, and shall be submitted to the coordinator for approval or denial based on the following criteria:
1. The size or species of the tree or shrub is appropriate for the location;
2. The condition of the tree or shrub is poor or creates a public hazard;
3. The tree or shrub creates a sight obstruction as defined in section 12.36.425 of this chapter;
4. The condition of the street, curb, or sidewalk adjacent to the tree or shrub;
5. The tree or shrub interferes with utilities;
6. Special circumstances as recommended by the urban forestry committee;
7. If an encroachment permit is required, such permit has been obtained from the city of Coeur d'Alene;
8. A permit to perform a crown reduction on any public tree or shrub shall not be approved unless the urban forestry committee has recommended such action because:
a. The tree or shrub is severely damaged by storms or other causes; or
b. The tree or shrub is located under primary utility lines or other obstruction; or
c. The tree or shrub creates a hazard; or
d. In cases where other pruning practices are impractical;
9. A permit to remove any public tree or shrub which is not in conflict with a sidewalk repair and installation shall not be granted unless the urban forestry committee has recommended such action based on one of the criteria listed in subsections A1 through A8 of this section and the nonlicensee applicant has signed an agreement approved by the city attorney which holds the city harmless for the actions of the applicant. In the case where a public tree constitutes a hazard or conflicts with a sidewalk repair and installation, the urban forestry coordinator or his official designee shall be able to issue a permit for tree removal.
B. If the permit is denied, the procedures of subsection 12.36.245B of this chapter shall be followed. (Ord. 3565, 2017)