(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)