Sec. 26-260. - Exceptions to permit requirements.

No permit shall be required for:

(a)

Emergency or routine trimming or pruning of trees located on private or public property to protect or maintain overhead public utility lines, existing subsurface water, sewer or utility lines.

(b)

Emergency removal of damaged parts of a tree which has sustained an injured trunk, broken limbs, or uprooting as a result of storm damage or other natural disaster or catastrophe, which create a hazard to life or property.

(c)

When a written determination has been made by the public services department and/or City arborist, after visual inspection and scientific evaluation, that the tree is so diseased or damaged that it is no longer viable or is a threat to other protected plant species.

(d)

Trees planted, grown, and/or held for sale by licensed nurseries and/or tree farms or the removal or transplanting of such trees pursuant to the operation of a license nursery and/or tree farms.

(e)

Trees within existing or proposed public rights-of-way where their removal or relocation is necessary to obtain adequate line-of-sight distances as required by the City Engineer or poses a threat to public health, safety, and welfare.

(f)

Trees which, in the estimation of the City Engineer, will cause damage to existing public improvements.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)