The following activities and properties are exempt from the regulations in this chapter and no Tree and Vegetation Removal Permit is required.
(a) The removal of dead, diseased, damaged, or hazardous trees (hazardous trees are damaged, dead or deceased trees which may represent a hazard to public safety or to adjacent property or trees).
(b) Any tree or vegetation within the street right-of-way.
(c) The removal of trees or vegetation necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of drainage facilities and sanitary and storm sewers.
(d) The removal of trees or vegetation required for the installation, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead utilities.
(e) The removal of trees and vegetation by an individual homeowner on an owned dwelling lot where the such removal is not in conflict with required buffer provisions Chapter 1172 - Landscaping.
(Ord. 173-2000. Passed 12-17-00.)