(a) Planting, Cutting, Trimming or Treating. Except as otherwise set forth in this chapter, no person shall plant, cut, trim or treat any tree or shrub upon any public way, tree lawn, street, alley or City property without first obtaining a permit therefor from the City Urban Forester. The permit for planting shall specify the size, type, species and location of the tree or shrub to be planted. There shall be no fee charged for said permit.
(b) Excavation and Construction Around Trees. No person shall make any excavation, place any fill, compact soil or construct any building, structure, street, sidewalk, driveway, pavement or public utility within the dripline of any tree located in the public way, tree lawn, street, alley or City property without first obtaining a permit therefor from the City Urban Forester. There shall be no fee charged for said permit.
(Ord. 2016-117. Passed 9-19-16.)