No tree located within any street or alley right-of-way or in any other public area shall be pruned, removed or in any way disturbed without first obtaining a tree work permit from the City Manager or his designee. The permit must be approved by the City Urban Forester or the Chairman of the Tree Committee for each tree to be worked on. The tree work permit must describe in detail the work to be performed. Utility companies shall be exempt from § 96.14 to maintain the safety of the public during emergency situations only. Any tree work done during emergency situations must be reported within two business days to the City of Washington Service Director or his designee or to the City of Washington Forester. All tree pruning shall be performed in accordance with current ANSI Standard Practices for Tree Care Operations.
(Ord. 8-2016, passed 3-22-17)