No significant trees, as defined by § 154.02, shall be removed without first obtaining a land clearing permit or certificate of appropriateness from the city. Development plans may be required to be modified or changed by the city when necessary to preserve individual trees or groups of trees and in order to remain consistent with the objectives and goals of this subchapter. In the case of proposed removal of a public tree, a certificate of appropriateness shall only be granted with the approval of the Mayor or a majority of the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 11-1-7) (Ord. 2004-02, passed 5-17-2004; Ord. 2022-02, passed 4-13-2022) Penalty, see § 154.99