Any property owner may submit a written application for exemption from the requirements of § 93.101 to the Parks and Recreation Director.
(A) An application for vegetation control exemption shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the office of the City Clerk. The application shall clearly describe the property for which exemption is claimed by a legal description and local address. The application shall clearly and fully state the reasons for which exemption is claimed. No fee shall be required for a vegetation control exemption application.
(B) Within seven days of receipt by the City Clerk, the Parks and Recreation Director or his or her designee shall either grant the exemption or explain in writing why the exemption is denied.
(C) The following shall be considered in the evaluating an application for vegetation control exemption:
(1) The proposed alternative vegetation control and maintenance plan;
(2) The nature and use of adjacent and nearby property;
(3) Unusual burdens or cost to be incurred by the property owner if an exemption is not granted;
(4) The need to allow vegetation growth or erosion control or other environmental or conservation purposes; and
(5) Other hardships which would result from the denial of an exemption application are not caused by the applicant and not resulting from the normal requirements of this subchapter.
(D) Any person affected by the approval or denial of a vegetation control exemption may appeal that determination to the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 4-2-6) (Ord. 658, passed 8-6-2007)