A tree removal permit and tree protection and replacement requirements shall not be required under any of the following circumstances:
(A) Damaged/diseased trees. The tree is dead, diseased, damaged beyond the point of recovery, in danger of falling, or endangers the public health, welfare or safety as determined by the City Manager or his or her designee.
(B) Utility service interruption. The tree has disrupted a public utility service due to a tornado, storm, flood or other act of nature. Removal shall be limited to the portion of the tree reasonably necessary to reestablish and maintain reliable utility service.
(C) Business interests. The following business ventures shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
(1) Landscape nursery. All licensed plant or tree nurseries shall be exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements and from the tree removal permit requirements only in relation to those trees planted and growing on the premises which are so planted and growing for the sale to the general public.
(2) Golf course. Golf courses shall be exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements and from the tree removal permit requirements for removal of protected trees within areas designated as tee boxes, fairways or greens. All other areas shall be subject to these requirements.
(Ord. 12-1058, passed 7-19-2012)