(a) An application for a parkway tree removal or tree trimming permit shall be approved, conditionally approved or denied in writing by the director within thirty days of receipt of a complete application and additional information as required by the director. Where the director finds that significant policy questions are at issue, the director may refer the application to the city manager for action. If an application is denied, the reasons shall be provided to the applicant in writing.
(b) A permit application made in connection with a development proposal shall be considered concurrently and within the time limits mandated by state or local laws or regulations for the approval of such proposals.
(c) Upon receipt of a complete application, the director shall conduct an onsite inspection and make a determination. When the determination has been made, the director shall notify the applicant of said determination within thirty days in writing by first class mail. An appeal to the city manager of the director's determination shall be filed within fifteen days following the date of notification to applicant.
(d) Any person maintaining any overhead wires or pipes or underground conduits along or across any street, park, boulevard, alley or public place of the city or owning any property abutting upon any street, park, or public place of the city, desiring to have any parkway tree cut, trimmed, pruned or removed must file with the director a written request that the work be done. It shall be within the discretion of the director to authorize said request and to require the petitioner to meet the guidelines as set forth in the parkway tree guidelines adhering to the requirements and conditions set forth therein before the issuance of any permit under this chapter. Unless appealed, as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the decision of the director shall be final.
(Ord. 556 § 2 (part), 2000).