(a) In the event that any tree shall be determined to pose an unacceptable risk as provided for in § 9A-4 or to be in a hazardous or dangerous condition so as to endanger the public health, welfare or safety and requires immediate removal without delay such tree may be removed without first obtaining a written permit as herein required.
(b) During a period of emergency, such as a hurricane, tropical storm, flood, or any other act of God, the requirements of this Article may be waived by the Town Commission.
(c) All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from the terms and provisions of this Article only in relation to those trees planted and growing on the premises of the licensee, which are so planted and growing for sale or intended sale to the general public in the ordinary course of the licensee's business.
(d) The types of trees included on the current Florida Noxious Weed List and Florida Exotic Pest Council’s List of Invasive Plant Species shall be exempt from the terms and provisions of this article and shall not be used to meet any replacement or planting requirements.
(`75 Code, § 22-22) (Ord. 75-3, passed 5-27-75; Am. Ord. 87-13, passed 9-22-87; Am. Ord. 2017-05, adopted 12-20-17; Am. Ord. 2023-01, adopted 3-15-23)