(A) No person shall plant, treat, spray, or prune a street tree or hire someone to care for a street tree unless the Tree Board first grants a proper permit. The permit may be issued to property owners or certified arborists. The purpose of this permit is to insure the planting of desirable trees and the proper location and spacing.
(B) No person shall remove a street tree unless the Tree Board has issued the proper permit. Except that, no permit is required in an emergency situation.
(C) Each permit issued shall specify the work to be performed and be valid for a period not to exceed 60 days from date of issuance. The Tree Board may extend the work period by 30 days upon written request.
(D) An annual permit shall be issued to any public or private utility for trimming trees within public rights-of-way. The permit shall specify trimming schedules and procedures and be reviewed annually with the Tree Board.
(Ord. 012208C, passed 1-22-08)