The following procedures, shall apply following the approval of a tree removal permit application:
A. Appeals. The decision of the director shall be considered final unless an appeal is filed in compliance with Chapter 16.78 (Appeals).
B. Expiration/Extension. A tree removal permit shall be exercised within one year from the date of approval or other time limit established through a discretionary permit approval. Time extensions, for up to a total of two additional years, may be granted in compliance with Chapter 16.80 (Permit Implementation and Time Extensions). If a tree removal permit is not exercised within the established time frame, and a time extension is not granted, the provisions of Chapter 16.80 (Permit Implementation and Time Extensions) shall be initiated to consider the permit expired.
C. Issuance of Building Permit. Building permits may be issued once all applicable terms and conditions of the approved tree removal permit have been satisfied. Minor changes to required conditions of an approved permit may be granted in compliance with Section 16.80.070 (Changes to an Approved Project).
D. Performance Guarantee. The applicant/owner may be required to provide adequate performance security for the faithful performance of conditions of approval imposed as part of the tree removal permit.
E. Construction Monitoring. Monitoring of tree protection and restoration measure specified as conditions of approval shall be performed by site inspection conducted by the director.
F. Revocation. A tree removal permit may be revoked or modified, as established in Chapter 16.82 (Revocations/Modifications), which generally includes findings that the tree removal, relocation, or protection activities:
1. Cannot support the original findings:
2. Resulted from misrepresentation or fraud;
3. Has not been implemented in a timely manner;
4. Has not met, or has violated any condition of approval:
5. It is in violation of any code, law, ordinance, or statute;
6. Is detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare; or
7. Constitutes a nuisance.
G. Enforcement.
1. Any person who cuts, damages, or moves a protected tree in violation of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be punished in compliance with the applicable provisions of the municipal code.
2. Violation of this chapter during construction activity may result in an immediate stop-work order until permits are obtained along with proper mitigation procedures.
(Ord. 553-19 § 12, 2019; Ord. 182 § 2 (part),1997)