The following activities and properties are exempt from the regulations in this Chapter and no tree removal permit is required in the following instances:
(a) The removal of dead, diseased, or damaged trees.
(b) Any tree on public property or within the street right of way.
(c) The removal of trees necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of drainage facilities and sanitary and storm sewers as approved by the City.
(d) The removal of trees for construction of public streets and improvements as approved by the City.
(e) The removal of trees in time of emergency or which pose potential danger to life or property.
(f) The removal of trees required for the installation, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead utilities as approved by the City.
(g) The removal of trees by an individual single-family homeowner or someone on the individual single-family homeowner’s behalf on the homeowner’s own residential dwelling lot if there is already a single-family residence located on the lot.
(h) Any land recognized by the City upon which bona fide agricultural or commercial nursery or tree farm uses are being conducted.
(Ord. 2001-33. Passed 9-17-01.)