(a) The City Forester shall issue provisional permits to applicants to regulate the following:
(1) Any activity that anticipates or involves the actual or likely damage of a public tree.
(2) Any activity that involves the actual removal of a public tree.
(3) Any construction activity adjacent to street trees.
(4) Sidewalk and curb replacement.
(b) Approval of a permit request will be granted upon meeting the following conditions:
(1) The applicant has established to the City Forester's satisfaction that there is need for the proposed work on the tree.
(2) The applicant has established to the City Forester's satisfaction that the persons who are to perform the work are qualified to do so.
(3) The full cost of removal and replacement shall be borne by the applicant if the permit requires any removal of a protected tree.
(4) The City Forester may impose conditional requirements with respect to any permit granted pursuant to this section as deems necessary.
(c) Permit applications should be made at least five (5) working days before the intended activity. Permits shall be valid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date of issuance. (Ord. 50-04. Passed 4-12-04.)