Decisions made by the city forester with regard to tree maintenance or removal, permit issuance or any other matter affecting a tree on private property or on city property affecting an abutting owner may be appealed in writing within five (5) working days of the notice or decision in question. The appeal will be to the city forestry advisory board and may be made by delivering an appeal in writing to the mayor's office. The city forester shall be notified of the appeal hearing at least forty eight (48) hours in advance of the hearing time set. No action on the problem shall be taken by the city forester pending the outcome of the appeal. The city forestry advisory board shall hear all parties wishing to be heard on the matter during the appeal and shall make a decision within ten (10) days of the receipt of their appeal. The board's recommendation shall be forwarded to the mayor who shall, within five (5) days, notify in writing all persons concerned of the mayor's approval or disapproval of the action of the board. The mayor's decision shall be final subject only to such injunctive relief as may be ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. 88-7 § 1, 1988: prior code § 15-4-20)