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Sec. 22-166. - Limited to work outlined; tree warden to issue.#
A permit shall be a written document that authorizes the bearer to perform the proposed work as outlined on such permit. Only the tree warden shall issue the permit.
(Code 2003, § 22-166; Ord. of 3-13-2000, § .07(A))
Sec. 22-167. - Application.#
A permit application shall be obtained from and submitted to the town clerk's office.
(Code 2003, § 22-167; Ord. of 3-13-2000, § .07(B))
Sec. 22-168. - Notification upon approval or rejection.#
Upon approval or rejection of the application, the tree warden shall issue the permit or notify the applicant of rejection of the application within 15 days of the application date.
(Code 2003, § 22-168; Ord. of 3-13-2000, § .07(C))
Sec. 22-169. - When required; exception.#
A permit is required for planting, spraying, pruning, cutting above the ground, removing or otherwise disturbing any tree on any street, park, or public place or right-of-way. The town shall be responsible for the cost of the pruning and cutting of any tree the tree warden determines to be a hazard tree or is a diseased tree. For all other trees pruned and cut by permit, the requester shall pay for the pruning, cutting and removal. Such work shall be done by the town or by a certified arborist. The tree warden shall approve and inspect such work If the work is completed by the town, the requester shall be billed for the cost of pruning or cutting and upon request an estimate of the cost of the work shall be provided. A permit shall not be required for work when complying with section 22-143, clearance of public rights-of-way.
(Code 2003, § 22-169; Ord. of 3-13-2000, § .07(D); Ord. of 1-3-2011)
Sec. 22-170. - Utilities to obtain approval for work; exception.#
Any public or private utility companies maintaining any overhead wires or underground pipes shall comply with this article. Utility companies shall not cut down, injure, deface or prune any tree unless and until their plans and procedures have been approved by the tree warden and necessary permits obtained. In cases of service interruption, utilities may perform the minimum work necessary to restore service without a permit.
(Code 2003, § 22-170; Ord. of 3-13-2000, § .07(E))
Sec. 22-171. - Basis for approval.#
The tree warden shall issue the permit provided for in this division if, in his judgment, the proposed work is desirable and the proposed method and workmanship to be used is in compliance with the administrative guidelines. Any permit granted shall contain a definite date of expiration, and the work shall be completed in the time allowed on the permit and in the manner as therein described. Any permit shall be void if its terms are violated.
(Code 2003, § 22-171; Ord. of 3-13-2000, § .07(F))
Sec. 22-172. - Notice of completion of work.#
The tree warden shall be notified by the bearer of a permit issued under this division upon satisfactory completion of designated work.
(Code 2003, § 22-172; Ord. of 3-13-2000, § .07(G))
Sec. 22-173. - Work completed without permit.#
Any person who prunes, cuts above the ground, removes or otherwise disturbs any tree on any street, park, public place or right-of-way without an approved permit from the tree warden shall be subject to a civil penalty of $500.00 for each tree.
(Ord. of 1-3-2011)