(a) No tree which is located in the public right of way shall be removed by an adjoining resident without prior written authorization of the Forestry Division.
(b) A request for authorization by an adjoining resident to remove a tree which is located in the public right of way shall be made in writing to the Forestry Division. Upon receipt of such a request, the Forestry Division shall conduct an inspection of the tree to be removed and upon completion thereof shall approve or deny the request.
(c) No request for authorization to remove a tree which is located in the public right of way shall be considered for approval by the Forestry Division unless:
(1) The person, firm or corporation who will perform the removal of the tree has a policy of public liability insurance in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for each person, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for each occurrence and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for property damage. The policy shall name the City as an additional insured party. A copy of such policy shall accompany the request for authorization; and
(2) The adjoining resident making the request and the person, firm or corporation who will perform the removal of the tree executes an agreement releasing the City from all claims for property damage, personal injury, and/or death which may result from the performance of the removal of the tree from the public right of way and saving the City harmless therefrom.
(Ord. 6-2014. Passed 3-3-14.)