(a) No person shall for any purpose cut or trim, or remove; or cause to be cut, trimmed or removed; any tree or portion thereof in any street or alley right of way, public place or public ground without first having obtained from the City Administrator a written permit specifying the location of the tree to be cut, trimmed or removed.
(b) The City Administrator may issue such permit only under the following conditions:
(1) If he is satisfied that the person to perform the work is qualified to properly cut, trim or remove the tree, and
(2) The person to perform the work possesses such public liability insurance as the City Administrator may require, and
(3) If trimming or cutting is to be performed, that the work will be accomplished without endangering the life, growth or beauty of the tree, and
(4) If the tree is to be removed, that such is necessary because the tree is dead, damaged or diseased to such an extent as to endanger the public, or is diseased so as to endanger other trees, or must be removed for the construction of sidewalks, driveways, buildings or other structures.
(Ord. 85-41. Passed 6-17-85.)