16.42.070 Tree Removal Permit.
A.   Permit Required. No protected tree shall be removed, cut down, or otherwise destroyed, unless a tree removal permit has been approved by the director. Notwithstanding the above, a tree removal permit shall not be required in the event that the removal or relocation of a protected tree is proposed as part of a discretionary permit application. While a tree removal permit is not required, all other provisions of this chapter shall still apply to the discretionary permit.
B.   A tree removal permit shall include the following minimum information:
   1.   A tree report consistent with Section 16.42.080.
   2.   A site map indicating existing and proposed elevations, property lines, streets, easements, driveways, buildings and structures, building and structure setbacks, parking areas, existing and proposed land uses, and locations of all protected trees with identification numbers consistent with the tree report.
   3.   A landscape or tree planting plan that is complete with all proposed tree locations and lists tree common name, botanical name, quantity, container size, and the equivalent DSH as outlined in Section 16.42.095.B.3.
   4.   A tree replacement plan with explanation of how proposed replacement trees comply with Section 16.42.095 Protected Tree Replacement Standards.
   5.   Proof of compliance with any applicable California Contractors State License Board licensing requirements such as C-61 (Limited Specialty); D-49 (Tree Service) license.
   6.   Authorization of the property owner.
   7.   Any other information the director determines to be necessary.
(Ord. 553-19 § 7, 2019; Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)