(a) An application for any permit required under this chapter shall be made in writing to the Bureau of Parks, Department of Public Works. Such permit shall describe the work to be done, specify species or variety, size, nursery grade and location, and briefly specify the method of planting, method of support and trimming of all trees or shrubs concerned and contain a definite expiration date. The Bureau shall have the authority to designate a suitable type of tree and may refuse a permit to plant any type of tree which, in its opinion, is not suitable to the location. The permit may be revoked at any time upon proof, satisfactory to the Bureau, that any of the terms or conditions upon which such permit was issued has been violated.
(b) The Bureau, at its discretion, may, as a condition precedent to the issuance of a permit, require a contractor, authorized by the homeowner to plant a tree, to guarantee such tree for one year against defects in materials or workmanship. If death of the tree results within this time period for either of such reasons, the contractor will incur the cost of removal, the cost for a new tree and the cost of replanting for each tree planted. All trees shall be removed so that the stump is not more than three inches higher than the ground.
A contractor hired to trim or remove a tree must file a bond with the Bureau, sufficient to cover injury to any person or property damage.
(Ord. 4234. Passed 4-8-81.)