15-1419 Amending ULDR, Part III, Tree Protection

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2. Reasons for removal of trees, providing photographic evidence. 3. A plan showing where the applicant could place trees, to replace the value of the removed caliper inches. 4. The appropriate permit fees. E. Permit contents. The tree removal permit, when issued, shall specifically identify which trees shall be permitted to be removed. The removal permits merely authorize the removal of the trees specified therein. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to require the removal of such trees by the permittee unless the existence of the tree is creating health, safety or welfare issues. F. Time for application. Application for a tree removal permit shall be made prior to tree removal. If trees are removed illegally a permit form shall still be required after the fact. The following are circumstances where a tree permit may not be required or may be applied for after tree removal: 1. A permit form is not required when involved in a site plan application or subdivision application process; however, the applicant shall be required to provide a list of all trees to be removed and show this on a site plan prior to the beginning of the development process. 2. The City may provide verbal authorization to an applicant where a tree poses a safety hazard to people or property. A permit will be required after the fact. G. Exempting portion of the tree survey. Upon request, the Administrative Official may permit an applicant to omit certain portions of the tree inventory where compliance with the requirements set forth herein would be unnecessarily burdensome and the exempted portions are not needed to evaluate the application. H. Permit fee. A nonreturnable permit fee to be established by resolution of the City Commission shall be required. Such a fee is deemed necessary for the purpose of processing the application and making the necessary inspection for administration and enforcement of this Article. I. Permit expiration. The permit shall automatically expire six months after issuance. Site plans approved by the City shall expire according to the dates applied to an approved site plan application. J. Restrictions on tree removal after permit expiration. Trees not removed during the life of the permit may not be removed without the issuance of a new permit or site plan. Section 3 -14.4. Establishment of City Tree Advisory Committee (CTAC). A. Establishment and membership. The City Tree Advisory Committee is hereby established. This committee shall be composed of a minimum of three representatives from City departments and a minimum of one member of the local community. As may be necessary or helpful, the City Manager may appoint other persons interested in the landscaping or forestry within the City to be on the Tree Advisory Committee. B. Members. The City Tree Advisory Committee shall be comprised of the following personnel and designated staff: 1. Representative of Parks Division; 2. Representative of Community Development Department; 3. Representative of Public Works Department. Ordinance 15 -1419 Page 5