The CFC is authorized to:
(A) Maintain the city’s Significant Tree Register (Tree Register) by:
(1) Holding public hearings for designation of register trees and making recommendations to the City Council consistent with this subchapter.
(2) Holding public hearings for the removal of register tree designation and making recommendations to the City Council consistent with this subchapter.
(B) Promote protection and care of register trees in accordance with best arboriculture practices;
(C) Review proposed activities by the city that may affect protected trees and advise the Director, the Planning Commission, and City Council regarding such matters;
(D) Consider appeals of administrative decisions and Director referrals related to permits for removal or pruning protected trees. Appeals of CFC decisions shall be considered by City Council following the procedures set forth in the Development Code for Type I (Administrative Decisions).
(E) Perform other activities relating to urban forest including, but not limited to:
(1) Providing public education on the history and importance of the Tree Register;
(2) Providing advice to the City Council and other city boards on tree care and best management practices;
(3) Recommending to City Council or Planning Commission revisions to the Forest Grove Tree Protection ordinance contained in the Development Code;
(4) Providing technical information related to community tree issues;
(5) Making recommendations to the City Council for community forestry related programs and policies;
(6) Assist with the preparation and implementation of an urban forestry plan;
(7) Periodically reviewing and making recommendations for updating the Tree Register and urban forestry plan;
(8) Coordinating the city's annual Arbor Day celebration; and
(9) Recommending to the City Council the acceptance of grant funds and donations toward the protection and planting of trees in the community.
(F) Adopt rules and procedures for the operation of the CFC.
(Prior Code, § 9.230) (Ord. 200904, passed 3-9-2009; Ord. 2020-04, passed 8-10-2020)