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right -of -way except where [ ] authorization for its removal[;] has been <br /> granted by the city because its removal is necessary to protect the public health, safety, <br /> or welfare. <br /> [63 9]7: 670 StreOt Tree Pres ° rvat ort - Procedure for Obtaining Tree Felling Permit. <br /> (1) A person desiring to, fell a street tree from within the public right of way <br /> abutting the person`s: property shall apply to the city manager or designee for a street tree <br /> felling permit, on an application form developed by the city manager or designee. <br /> (2) The application shall be accompanied by an application fee in an <br /> amount established by the city manager pursuant to section 2.020 of this code. <br /> (3) The application also shall be accompanied by a logging plan if the <br /> applicant proposes to fell more than ten trees. <br /> (4) If the applicant proposes to fell ten or [less] fewer trees, then the city <br /> manager or designee shall act on the permit within ten business days of receiving a <br /> completed application. The city manager or designee may extend the response time to up <br /> to 30 days if he /she determines that public notice of the application should be given and <br /> public comment taken pursuant to subsection (6) of this section, because substantial <br /> impacts on neighboring properties or on other natural values are anticipated. <br /> (5) If the applicant proposes to fell more than ten tree(s), then the city <br /> manager or designee shall act on the permit within 30 days of receiving a completed <br /> application, but only after giving public notice of the application and an opportunity to <br /> provide comments as provided in subsection (6) of this section. <br /> (6) Where public notice and a comment period is required before acting <br /> on an application, the city manager or designee shall identify abutting properties and others <br /> Ordinance - 7 02/25/98 draft <br />