(A) Removal of a designated tree from the Tree Register may be proposed by a property owner or his or her authorized agent, by the CFC, by the Director, or by the City Council. In proposing removal, an application shall be prepared and filed with the city, using prescribed forms. Notice of the public hearing shall be given as prescribed in §§ 17.1.610 and 17.1.620 of the Development Code for a Type III review.
(B) (1) The CFC shall hold a public hearing, adopt findings addressing the criteria and make a recommendation to the City Council.
(2) The CFC shall make its decision on the basis of the criteria contained in § 17.5.140(C) of the Development Code and shall make specific findings of fact as to whether the tree has lost its significant value based on these criteria.
(Prior Code, § 9.310) (Ord. 2009-04, passed 3-9-2009; Ord. 2020-04, passed 8-10-2020; Ord. 2024-03, passed 2-26-2024)