§ 6-3-77. EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIREMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL.

(A)

A city department or city contractor may maintain public trees in compliance with Section 6-3-6 ( Standards of Care for a Tree or Plant on Public Property ).

(B)

A person may remove a tree or limb if a hazardous or dangerous condition exists because the tree or limb has fallen or is in imminent danger of falling.

(C)

A person may remove a fallen tree or limb that blocks pedestrian or vehicular travel on a street or sidewalk.

(D)

A public utility may remove a fallen tree or limb or a tree or limb that is in danger of falling to restore service or prevent damage to a utility line or facility.

(E)

A person who complies with Section 6-3-62 ( Restriction of Location of Tree on Public Property ) or Section 6-3-64 ( Tree Use in Capital Improvements ) may perform work authorized by a site plan, subdivision development, or other development permit issued by the City.

(F)

The urban forester may permit a person to perform minor maintenance on a public tree in compliance with Section 6-3-6 ( Standards of Care for a Tree or Plant on Public Property ).

Source: 1992 Code Sections 15-10-5(F) and 15-10-7 ; Ord. 031023-10; Ord. 031211-11.