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6.330(b) of this code, n] No person shall remove a street tree without first obtaining a <br /> permit from the city manager specifically authorizing [the] removal of [a] the street tree. <br /> Permit approval may be conditioned upon replacement of the street tree with another tree <br /> pre- approved by the city, or a requirement to pay to the city an amount sufficient to fund <br /> the planting and establishment by the city of a tree of similar value. The value of the <br /> existing street tree to be removed shall be calculated using the methods set forth in the <br /> edition then in effect of the Guide for Plant Appraisal published by the International Society <br /> of Arboriculture Council of Tree Landscape Appraisers. <br /> [(}](2) [ . ; : .: : - ; ; - - - - - <br /> - .. :: • - - - :: , ] No person shall fell a heritage tree from within the public <br /> 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 /> [6:340]7.670 Street Tree Preservation - 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 trees, then the city manager <br /> Ordinance - 5 10/31/97 <br />