89.0120 Findings for Removal.

The Reviewing Authority shall authorize the removal of a tree or plant subject to the provisions of this chapter only if the following findings are made.

(a) The removal of the tree or plant is justified for one of the following reasons.

(1) The location of the tree or plant and/or its dripline interferes with an allowed structure, sewage disposal area, paved area, or other approved improvement or ground disturbing activity.

(2) The location of the tree or plant and/or its dripline interferes with the planned improvement of a street or development of an approved access to the subject or adjoining private property.

(3) The location of the tree or plant is hazardous to pedestrian or vehicular travel or safety.

(4) The tree or plant or its presence interferes with or is causing extensive damage to utility services or facilities, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, pavement, sewer line(s), drainage or flood control improvements, foundations, existing structures, or municipal improvements.

(5) The condition or location of the plant or tree is adjacent to and in such close proximity to an existing or proposed structure that the plant or tree has or will sustain significant damage.

(6) In the mountain area only, a Registered Professional Forester must certify in writing that the condition or location of the subject tree is contributing to an overstocked tree stand condition such that its removal will improve the overall health, safety, and vigor of the stand of trees containing the subject tree.