§ 22.56.020. Tree Removal Permit Required.

No person shall allow or cause the removal of any tree located within urban or village reserve lines, or other specific areas identified in the planning area standards (Article 9) as being subject to these standards, without first obtaining a tree removal permit, as follows.

A.

When required. Zoning Clearance (Section 22.62.030), is required before the removal or replacement of any existing trees except trees that are.

1.

Identified and approved for removal in an approved Zoning Clearance, Site Plan Review, Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit, provided that such removal is subject to the standards of Section 22.56.030 (Tree Removal Standards); or

2.

Located within residential land use categories on sites developed with residential uses; or

3.

Located within or adjacent to a public or public utility right-of-way, when such trees are to be removed by a public agency, public utility or are to be removed under an encroachment permit issued by a public agency having jurisdiction; or

4.

In a hazardous condition which presents an immediate danger to health or property; or

5.

With trunks measuring less than eight inches in diameter at four feet above grade; or

6.

To be removed in preparation for agricultural cultivation and crop production in an Agriculture land use category.

7.

To be removed as part of management practice in orchards of commercial agricultural production.

B.

Application content. Land use permit applications that propose tree removal are to include all information specified by Section 22.62.030 (Zoning Clearance Content), and the following.

1.

The size, species and condition (e.g., diseased, healthy, etc.) of each tree proposed for removal.

2.

The purpose of removal.

3.

The size and species of any trees proposed to replace those intended for removal.

[Amended 1982, Ord. 2091] [22.05.062]