(A) Except for routine or seasonal pruning or transplanting of trees, no person shall engage in any non-development activity as defined in § 156.02 without first obtaining a permit.
(B) An application for approval to engage in any non-development activity shall be submitted to the Administrator unless waived by the Administrator. The application for approval shall include a brief written narrative stating the reason for the proposed work and either site sketch or photograph of the tree(s) proposed to be removed, identifying such tree(s) by size, species and category. The Administrator shall review the application and submittal documents and, respond with corrections or issue a permit for approval, which will inform the applicant in writing whether such proposed tree removal has been approved and whether replanting will be required. The Administrator shall approve removal only if a valid reason is stated. Valid reasons for non-development activity include the condition of the tree(s), impact on existing infrastructure or structures, location of the trees in the area of proposed structures or addition to structures or other existing conditions which might affect the condition of the tree(s).
(Ord. 52-1990, passed 9-19-90; Am. Ord. 40-2022, passed 12-21-22) Penalty, see § 156.17