§ 8.36.040 TREE REMOVAL OR ALTERATION; PERMIT REQUIRED.
   (A)   It is unlawful to remove or alter any tree without a permit except as provided in this chapter.
   (B)   The Director may grant a permit ministerially where the Director determines that one of the following conditions exists:
      (1)   The tree to be removed is dead or extremely diseased. The Director may require that the applicant provide an analysis by a Qualified Arborist to support this determination.
      (2)   A public utility company proposes removing or altering a tree that it has determined has or will have an adverse effect on utilities within the foreseeable future.
      (3)   The tree is of an undesirable species and has been deemed a fire hazard by the Fire Department.
   (C)   Any interested party may appeal determinations of the Director pursuant to this section to the Committee.
(Ord. 743, passed 7-1-2009)