(A) General. It shall be unlawful to remove any tree or to commence any grading, earthmoving or changing of elevation of property without first having applied for and received a permit in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) When required. A permit shall be required for all grading, earthmoving, changing of elevation of property or removal of trees eight inches or greater in a diameter at a point four and one- half feet above the ground level that involves land development activities of one acre or more or that is related to an approved site plan, preliminary subdivision plat, or subdivision infrastructure construction plan.
(`00 Code, § 11-1605) (Am. Ord. 2020-11, passed 12-13-21) Penalty, see § 10.99