It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of planting, cutting, trimming, pruning, removing, spraying, otherwise treating trees, shrubs or vines within the City without first producing evidence of certification/license before the City. Those providing any tree service to the City must have a business license, pay B&O taxes and show proof of certification as an arborist. The STC may impose specific tests, licensing requirements, certification or other methods of determining the professional status of those individuals working on urban trees within the City.
(Ord. 93-2. Passed 2-11-93.)