(A) To ensure that community tree selection and maintenance conforms to city standards, no person shall prune, plant or remove a public tree without receiving permission from the Superintendent. Application shall be in a form prescribed by the Superintendent. The application shall include plans and specifications showing the location, size, species and condition of all nearby existing trees; the location, size and species of any trees to be planted; and any existing or planned buildings, street lights, traffic signals or signs, pavement, sidewalk, curb cut or public utilities. Such plans and specifications shall be in such form and include such additional information as may be required by the community forestry regulations. No species other than those included on a list of approved trees shall be planted; all plantings shall conform to the concept of “Right Tree, Right Place”. All pruning and planting must conform to ANSI tree maintenance standards.
(B) Trees that must be removed shall be replaced by new planting except in unusual circumstances. Wherever feasible, trees shall be planted near old and dying trees in anticipation of their removal. Coordination of planting of public trees with adjacent private landscaping is desirable. All trees to be planted on public property shall be inspected and approved by the Superintendent prior to and after planting.
(C) Applications shall be approved or disapproved in writing within ten business days after filing; if the application is rejected, the applicant shall be notified of the reason for the denial.
(Prior Code, § 7-4-6) Penalty, see § 154.99