The regulations of this Chapter shall apply to all lands in the City except as exempted in subsection (d) hereof.
(a) No land shall be cleared of trees nor shall any tree with a DBH of eight (8) inches or greater be cleared or removed without first obtaining a permit pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
(b) All development plans, subdivision plans, and new construction shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter.
(c) No building permit or grading plan shall be approved without conformance with this Chapter.
(d) The following shall be exempt from the regulations of this Chapter and from the requirement for a tree removal permit:
(1) The removal of dead, diseased, or damaged trees.
(2) Any tree on public property or within street rights-of-way.
(3) The removal of trees necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of public streets, water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and drainage facilities.
(4) The removal of trees necessary for the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead utilities or underground utilities.
(5) The removal of trees in time of emergency or which pose a potential danger.
(6) The removal of trees by an individual single-family homeowner on their individual single-family lot.
(Ord. 54-2016. Passed 2-28-17.)