(A) The city may recommend as a Heritage tree any tree on city or private property meeting certain criteria, as specified within the Urban Forest Management Plan and approved by the Council.
(B) Except for emergency situations involving potential or actual damage to persons or property, as determined by the city and further specified in the Urban Forest Management Plan, heritage trees shall be permanently removed only after approval of the City Council.
(C) In the Urban Forest Management Plan, the City Council may also impose reasonable conditions on the Heritage trees, such as:
(1) A maintenance and care program for the purpose of preserving the health of Heritage trees.
(2) Criteria governing the relocation and/or permanent removal of Heritage trees.
(3) On-site or off-site replacement of removed Heritage trees, including a replacement ratio deemed reasonable by the City Council.
(4) Other conditions deemed reasonable by the City Council.
(Ord. 3328 § 1, 2021)