The Government Hazard Tree Removal Program will remove all hazard trees at no out-of-pocket cost to the owner. If an owner does not participate in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program, and there are hazard trees on their property, the owners are required to identify and remove such trees at their own cost.
To participate in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program, owners must complete and submit a Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE. The Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE shall function as the sole permit and authorization for participation in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the County Code, no County approvals or permits for hazard tree removal are required for properties participating in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program, other than the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE.
If owners whose property contains hazard trees do not participate in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program (at no out-of-pocket cost to owner) or the Private Tree Program (all costs paid by owner), the County will enforce this and charge the owners with any administrative and abatement costs related to such enforcement as described below.
In implementing this program, property owners who have submitted an application for a development permit shall be given priority in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program.
(§ 2, Ord. 1531, eff. December 15, 2020)