(a) Tree Permit Application - Unrelated to Development. An application for a tree permit that is unrelated to development shall include the following information:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of those persons or entities who own the property and those persons or entities seeking the permit;
(2) The address, existing use, and zoning of the property;
(3) A detailed written statement stating the reasons for the requested alteration including the following:
A. The amount of land to be disturbed, if any;
B. The method and equipment to be used; and
C. The dates the proposed alteration would take place;
(4) A legible diagram indicating the following for the area reasonably likely to be affected:
A. Location of pertinent existing structures, improvements, streets or rights-of-way and property lines;
B. Location of pertinent utility lines, utility service lines, and easements;
C. The common or botanical name, size and location of all trees specifically designated by number;
D. Such additional information as the Administrative Official may reasonably require.
E. Only trees appearing on the approved species list can be planted within the Village limits.
(b) Tree Permit Application - Related to Development. An application for a tree permit that is filed in conjunction with an application related to development shall include the following information:
(1) Tree conservation analysis (TCA) or tree conservation plan (TCP) when required by this chapter;
(2) A tree survey clearly identifying whether each protected tree will be preserved after the proposed improvements are made, will be altered, or may be preserved based upon site specific conditions, including species and size;
(3) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of those persons or entities who own the property and those persons or entities seeking the permit; and
(4) Such additional information as the Administrative Official may reasonably require.
(c) Fees. The applicant shall submit, with an application for a tree permit, payment of an application fee to the Village in the amount specified by the Village fee schedule.
(d) Authority for Review.
(1) The Administrative Official shall be responsible for reviewing all requests for tree permits submitted in accordance with the requirements specified herein.
(2) The Administrative Official shall have no obligation to review an application for a tree permit until all required information has been submitted and the applicable fee, if any, has been paid. If any required information or fee has been omitted, the Administrative Official shall notify the applicant of that fact.
(e) Standards for Approval.
(1) For individual protected trees. When a complete application for a tree permit is filed, the Administrative Official shall grant a tree permit with regard to a particular protected tree if any of the following is true:
A. The tree must be altered in order to install or maintain a utility service line;
B. The tree is located in a heavily wooded area and selective thinning is necessary;
C. The tree is "diseased, infected or damaged".
D. The tree, if left unaltered, is reasonably likely to impair the structural integrity of permanent existing structures or improvements;
E. The tree is required to be altered by federal, state or local law, including any applicable regulation adopted by a federal, state, or local government agency;
F. The tree must be altered to prevent significant risk of harm to the surrounding area caused by vermin infestation; or
G. The tree must be altered to prevent a high risk of fire hazard as determined by the Fire Marshal.
(2) For trees subject to a TCA/TCP. When a complete application for a tree permit is filed, the Administrative Official shall grant a tree permit if all required tree protection and replacement procedures have been followed and the application conforms to the TCA/TCP approved by the Tree Board.
(3) For trees absent a TCA/TCP. Where no TCA/TCP is required, the tree permit shall be granted if the Standard of Care has been followed and the application complies with the criteria established under Section 1472.07.
(f) Denial. The Administrative Official shall deny a tree permit if the application seeks 1) to violate an approved TCA/TCP, or 2) does not meet standards for approval under this chapter.
(g) Permit Expiration. A tree permit issued in connection with any other development-related permit or plan shall be valid for the period of that permit's or plan's validity. A tree permit not issued in connection with any other permit or plan shall become void 180 days after the issue date on the tree permit.
(Ord. 1787. Passed 6-27-22.)