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(1) No person other than a city department employee shall plant, prune, root prune, remove, cut above ground, or otherwise disturb any tree on public property without prior written permission of the Parks and Recreation Director. The person obtaining the permit shall abide by the adopted standards.

(2) The permit application shall include the following information: A site or plat drawing showing the number of trees to be planted, pruned or removed; location, grade, species, cultivar or variety of trees to be planted or pruned; reason for pruning or removal; method of planting or maintenance; and other information to enable the Manager to assure compliance with the adopted standards.

(3) The permit is free and is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.

(4) Any person removing a tree must also remove the stump to a depth of six inches below ground level.

(5) Any tree removed must be replaced. All replacement trees shall be a minimum of 1-3/4" caliper in size. All replacement trees must be chosen from a list of designated street trees provided by the city.

(6) Whenever any tree is planted or maintained contrary to the provisions of Sections 6.700 to 6.750, the Manager may remove or maintain the tree in accordance with the adopted standards. Any cost to the City of such removal or maintenance shall be assessed to the owner of abutting property or other person who failed to comply with the requirements of these sections. The Manager may revoke any permit for any violation of the provisions of Section 6.700 to 6.750.

[Added Sec. 1, Ord. No. 8026, Feb. 1, 1996.]