(A) It is unlawful for any person to perform or undertake, or cause to be performed or undertaken, any work or activity covered by and included within this chapter without first filing an application for and procuring a permit from the City Forestry Chairperson or his or her designated agent.
(B) Every permit issued shall specifically describe the location and nature of the work or other activity to be performed under it and shall contain such other information as may be required by such regulations as may be hereafter adopted from time to time by the City Council.
(C) Any permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with applicable regulations adopted by the City Council shall automatically become null and void upon expiration of the permit period or at any time the permit holder violates the provisions of this chapter, the permit, or the regulations applicable thereto.
(D) No charge shall be made for the issuance of any permit unless it is determined necessary by the City Forestry Chairperson, or such person as he or she may designate, to assign an inspector to supervise the work or other activity to be performed under the permit to be issued. In the event an inspector is determined to be necessary, the department shall determine the charge for such inspection services on an actual cost basis, and such actual cost shall be paid by the person seeking the permit as a prerequisite to its issuance.
(E) Notice of commencement and completion of work or other activity authorized by the permit shall be made to the City Forestry Chairperson as stated on the permit issued.
(1990 Code, § 89.002) (Ord. 69, passed 11-9-1988) Penalty, see § 10.99