A. A person seeking to remove one or more trees shall apply for a tree removal permit Type A, B, C, or D, depending on the applicable standards as provided in this chapter.

B. By submission of an application, the applicant shall be deemed to have authorized city employees, representatives, or consultants to have access to applicant’s property after providing 24 hours’ notice as may be necessary to verify the information provided, to observe site conditions, and, if a permit is granted, to verify that terms and conditions of the permit are followed.

C. Time of Application. Application for a tree removal permit shall be approved before removing or transplanting significant trees except in emergency situations where immediate action must be taken to ensure public safety, or imminent property damage. See TMC 18.100.030 for exemptions. Where the site is proposed for development necessitating site plan or tentative plat review, application for a tree removal permit shall be made concurrent with subdivision, partition, site plan review, or other development application as specified in this chapter.

D. Fees. A person applying for a tree removal permit shall pay an application fee, as established by resolution of the city council. [Ord. 918 § 2 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 817 § 8-3J.330, 2006.]