§ 16.70.030.1.12. Tree removal permit.

A.

Applicability. A tree removal permit shall be required to remove or cause to be removed any protected tree or palm.

B.

Application. An application shall include the following information in addition to the information that the POD may generally require for a zoning permit application: reason for the application.

C.

Procedure.

1.

The POD shall review the application and, if it meets the factors for evaluation in the tree and mangrove protection section, approve the permit.

2.

Tree replacement shall be as required by the tree and mangrove protection section.

D.

Expiration. A tree removal permit shall be valid for six months after issuance. If work is not commenced within the allotted time period, the tree removal permit shall be null and void.

E.

Appeal. Decisions of the POD to approve or deny a tree removal permit may be appealed to the commission designated in the Decisions and Appeals Table, whose decision shall be deemed the final decision of the City.

(Code 1992, § 16.70.030.1.12; Ord. No. 892-G, § 4(16.70.030.1.12), 9-4-2008; Ord. No. 100-H, § 7, 12-19-2013)