§ 25-115. Emergency Situations.  


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  • 1. 
    If personal injury or property damage is imminent due to the hazardous or dangerous condition of a regulated tree, the tree may be removed, pruned or trimmed or other necessary action taken without a tree work permit so long as the action taken is in response to the emergency situation and is reasonable under the circumstances and does not exceed the type of action necessary to address the emergency situation.
    2. 
    When any emergency work is performed under these provisions, the property owner or person performing the work shall promptly notify the Director about the emergency situation and the work to be done and apply for a tree work permit for any further work to be performed to address the situation.
Ord. No. 2018-2288, 8/14/2018