(A) Whenever development is to occur on city property or public right-of-way, including the construction or reconstruction of any public street, curb or sidewalk, when city trees are affected, the Urban Forest Commission shall be notified. The Commission may review the development plans or construction drawings and make recommendations to the city that will minimize the impact on said trees. Urban Forest Commission recommendations shall encourage tree conservation whenever practical, or provide advice as to when tree removal is more feasible.
(B) In determining whether tree removal may be necessary, the Tree Commission should consider:
(1) Whether the presence of much tree would cause hardship or endanger the public or an adjoining property owner.
(2) Whether such tree is located in an area to be occupied by buildings, driveways, recreation areas or other construction or within the drip line of a tree.
(3) Whether such tree is located in an area to have cut or on land to be filled that may be injurious to such trees.
(Ord. O-12-93, passed 5-11-93)