SEC. 51A-10.128. ENFORCEMENT BY BUILDING OFFICIAL.

   Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this division, the building official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any person engaged in the work or causing the work to be done. A person issued this notice shall stop work immediately until authorized by the building official to proceed with the work. (Ord. Nos. 25155; 30929)

Division 51A-10.130. Urban Forest Conservation.

SEC. 51A-10.131. APPLICATION OF DIVISION.

   (a)   This division applies to all property in the city except for:

      (1)   except as provided in this section, lots smaller than two acres in size that contain single-family or duplex uses in residential districts; and

      (2)   lots in an overlay district or a planned development district with tree preservation regulations that vary appreciably from those in this article, as determined by the building official.

   (b)   In this section, a tree removal property with an area of two acres or less in a residential district is considered to be vacant when an application is made for a demolition permit to demolish a single family or duplex structure. The tree removal property is considered to be vacant until:

      (1)   the demolition permit is closed (not expired) by the building inspector (reinstating the single family or duplex use); or

      (2)    a certificate of completion is provided to the tree removal property owner for a new single family or duplex structure for occupancy on the property.

   (c)   Historic trees on lots smaller than two acres in size that contain single-family or duplex uses in residential districts may be recognized in accordance with Section 51A-10.133. (Ord. Nos. 22053; 25155; 28553; 30929)