§ 45-17. Review of application for permit.

(a)

The director, within ten (10) working days of the receipt of an application for a permit, shall issue a permit to perform any of the specified acts for which a permit may be required pursuant to this chapter as long as the following conditions are met:

(1)

When such acts would result in abatement of a public nuisance;

(2)

When such acts consistent with the development and implementation of the street tree management plan or with any regulations and controlling arboricultural specifications and standards or with the purpose and expressed intent of this chapter;

(3)

When an application has been signed by the applicant and submitted to the bureau of parks and forestry detailing the location, number, size and species of trees, shrubs and other vegetation would be affected by such acts, setting forth the purpose of such acts and the methods to be used along with any additional information the city forester may find reasonably necessary;

(4)

When the applicant agrees to perform the work for which the permit is sought in accordance with the provisions of this article, the street tree management plan and controlling arboricultural specifications and standards; and

(5)

When the applicant certifies that he has read and understands the provisions of this article, the terms and conditions of the permit, controlling arboricultural specifications and standards, city tree protection notes and details, and street tree planting and location standards, or other applicable standards which are pertinent to the work for which the permit is sought; or

(b)

The director may place certain conditions, limitations or other applicable standards and guidelines in the permit which he deems to be necessary to carry out the purpose and expressed intent of this article.

(c)

The director may require the applicant to post a bond or provide a letter of credit in an amount and with surety and with conditions satisfactory to him securing compliance with the conditions and limitations set forth in the permit.

(Ord. No. 41,728, § 1, 2-15-05)

(Ord. No. 41,728, § 1, 2-15-05)