(a) Except as provided in this article, no person shall commence or proceed with any operation involving a public tree without first obtaining a Public Tree Work Permit from the City.
Activities covered by this Section include, but are not limited to planting, fertilizing, spraying, protecting, pruning, removing, cutting above ground, cutting below ground, or otherwise disturbing a public tree.
(b) Application for a Public Tree Work Permit shall be made in the form prescribed by the City by:
(1) The abutting property owner, or such owner's agent, if the work is to be performed within a street on behalf of the abutting property owner; and
(2) Any agency of the City of Lewisburg doing work involving public trees shall cooperate with the Tree Warden prescribed by the article.
(c) Application for permits shall be made at the office of the Public Works Administrative Assistant not less than 10 days in advance of the time the work is to be done.
(d) The Tree Warden shall cause the permit to be issued if the Warden determines, based on his review of the application for the permit, that the proposed work is consistent with the purpose of this article and complies with the Urban Tree Specifications and Standards of Practice. Any permit granted shall contain a definite date of expiration and the work shall be complete in the time allowed on the permit, and in the manner as therein described. Provided that, said expiration date and time limit for completion may be extended if said work is not completed therein due to weather conditions or other unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances. Any permit may be revoked if its terms are violated. Notice of completion shall be given within 48 hours to the Tree Warden for his inspection.
(e) Any decision by the Tree Warden to deny the issuance of a Public Tree Work Permit may be appealed to the Lewisburg Tree Board by written notice to the Board, who shall review such decision at its next scheduled meeting following receipt of such written notice. Any decision by the Tree Board may be appealed to City Council.
(Ord. 260. Passed 7-19-16.)