In addition to any exceptions established elsewhere in this Building and Housing Code, no tree cutting permit shall be required for removal of trees under the following conditions:
(a) Trees not in a Protected Hillside Zone, less than nine inches in caliper (diameter) (measured fifty-four inches above the ground) may be cut without a permit. However, where multiple trees of less than nine inches in caliper (diameter) are to be cut for the purpose of creating a view, a plan and permit are required.
(b) Property owners may cut not more than two trees per year larger than nine inches in caliper (diameter) without a permit.
(c) Meadow maintenance under a long-term permit already issued may be done without a new permit.
(d) Dead and diseased trees, and damaged trees which threaten life or property, or which cannot be revived (e.g. blown off vertical), may be removed without a permit. However, a tree-cutting contractor for such work must be licensed. (See Section 1173.11.)
(Ord. 2543. Passed 7-13-93.)