§ 7-3.06. Trees and shrubs in parkways and public places: Planting: Permits required.

Any person planting a parkway tree or shrub or a tree or shrub in a public place shall first secure a permit from the Director. The application and accompanying sketch shall state the species to be planted and the proposed location. The species of tree to be planted shall conform to the official tree list provided for in Section 7-3.11 of this chapter. The Director shall also have the authority to approve the use of other trees which conform to the criteria set forth in subsection (c) of Section 7-3.08 and in Section 7-3.11 of this chapter. The planting shall be accomplished at the locations approved by the Director pursuant to the provisions of Section 7-3.12 of this chapter and shall be in accordance with the standards and specifications set forth in this chapter. No change in the planting location or the type of tree may be made without the prior approval of the Director. If the Director determines that the application fails to meet the requirements of this chapter, he/she may refuse to issue the permit. No fee shall be charged for permits for post-development planting by individual property owners.

(§ 1, Ord. 1020, eff. June 10, 2002, § 9103-5, S.V.M.C., as added by § 1, Ord. 204, as amended by § 2, Ord. 489, eff. November 4, 1981)