(A) No person shall plant a tree in a public right-of-way unless the individual has completed a planting permit application at the Parks and Recreation Office and has been issued a permit by the Parks and Recreation Director or their designee.
(B) (1) Trees shall be subject to conditions of the permit. Conditions of the permit shall include a requirement for diversity of species withal, the planting area, as well as other conditions as may be provided elsewhere in this subchapter.
(2) Whenever a tree is planted in conflict with the provisions of the permit or without obtaining a permit, it shall be lawful for city staff to remove or cause removal of the tree.
(3) The cost of the removal of such tree may be charged to the property owner responsible for the planting.
(C) The city may consider the following review criteria in permit approvals but not limited to:
(1) Visibility triangles at streets, alleys and driveways;
(2) Sign visibility;
(3) Proximity to other trees;
(4) Proximity to utilities;
(5) Proximity to pavement; or
(6) Area of space available.
(Ord. 15042, passed 6-13-2022) Penalty, see § 58.999