(A) No person, firm or corporation shall plant, trim or remove a tree, shrub or vine on any property under the control of the city without first obtaining a permit from the Division of Public Works.
(B) An application for a permit shall be made at least 48 hours in advance of the date the work is to be performed and shall describe the work to be done and the variety, size and location of each item to be planted or trimmed.
(C) A permit shall be issued without charge and shall expire 60 days after the date of issue.
(D) Applications submitted by owners of the abutting property for the planting of trees, shrubs and vines need not be accompanied by a certificate of insurance but all other applicants shall have attached a current certificate of insurance in the amount of not less than those given on the attached Certificate of Insurance.
(E) Any work done under a written permit must be performed in strict accordance with the terms thereof and provisions of Chapter 100 of the Code of Ordinances, Trees, Plants and Shrubs, and the Rules and Regulations regarding trees, plants and shrubs, and under the supervision and direction of the Director of Public Works.
(F) If the work described in the application is not completed within 48 hours of the date of issue the applicant shall notify the Director of Public Works upon completion of the work or any major portion of it.
(Ord. 545, passed 3-6-78)