A. The permit application, accompanied by the fee established by Council resolution, must be submitted to the City Permit Center at least three working days before the intended activity. Only adjacent property owners may apply for a permit to plant, remove or conduct major pruning on City property.

B. The permit will be issued only if it meets the standards of this chapter, the Development Code and City Standards and Specifications. The City may impose a condition of approval requiring removal or major pruning be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed and bonded professional arborist.

C. Work done under a tree permit shall be performed consistent with this chapter and with applicable provisions of the Development Code and the City’s Standards and Specifications.

D. Permits shall be valid for a maximum of 90 days.

E. A permit for tree removal may include a requirement for mitigation, including tree replacement, long-term maintenance contract and/or tree value reimbursement. Permits for tree removal in the Central Business District may only be granted if tree replacement and tree value reimbursement are provided under BC 3.60.070.

F. Public utility companies holding a current franchise agreement with the City are exempt from this permit requirement. All activities shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

G. Tree planting, removal and major pruning by the City must be coordinated with the Public Works Department.

H. The City may remove any tree on City property determined to be hazardous. [Ord. NS-2182, 2012]