(a) General Requirements. No tree shall be planted or removed in or upon any public place without a written permit from the Street Tree Director. Such permit shall designate the type of tree and place where such tree is to be planted or removed. The Director shall have the authority to designate the species and variety of tree to be planted and the required spacing and required minimum planting size.
(b) Application Data. The application for a permit herein required shall state the number, species and variety of trees to be pruned, preserved, removed or planted; the kind of treatment to be administered; and such other information as the Director finds reasonably necessary for a fair determination of whether a permit should be issued hereunder.
(c) Standards For Issuance. The Director shall issue the permit provided for herein when he finds that the desired action or treatment is satisfactory and that the proposed method and workmanship are satisfactory.
(d) Exemptions. No permit shall be required to cultivate or water public trees or shrubs. The Director may authorize any person to do the work or act described in subsection (a) hereof without a written permit whenever he determines that such work or act will not be detrimental to the public interest and will be in accord with the spirit and other requirements of this article.
(e) Conditions For Granting Permit. Such permit, when granted for the planting of any tree to be located on any public place in this City shall designate the number, species and variety of tree to be planted, the required spacing and the required minimum planting size as specified by the Director.
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