§ 156.04 EXEMPTIONS.
   (A)   The requirements of this chapter shall be followed except:
      (1)   During a period of emergency, such as a tornado, ice storm, flood or any other such extreme act of nature;
      (2)   If the failure to remove a tree would constitute an imminent danger to the environment, property, public health, safety, or welfare due to the hazardous or dangerous condition of such tree as verified prior to removal by the Administrator.
      (3)   For necessary tree removal by a public agency or utility company within plotted or dedicated utility easements.
      (4)   An area upon which a permanent structure is located or will be located within a lot building area for all zoning districts.
      (5)   Trees on developed single-family lots.
      (6)   Trees of less than 12 caliper inches on all lots under 20,000 sq. ft.
      (7)   Dead, substantially injured, or damaged trees as verified prior to removal by the Administrator.
(Ord. 52-1990, passed 9-19-90)