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(3) Notwith3tanding sub3cctions (1) and (2) of this scction and scction <br /> 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 /> [(4)J(2) [ :.. : : : : <br /> n] 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 manager because its removal is necessary to protect the public health, <br /> safety, or welfare. <br /> [67a4 Street Tree Preservation Procedure for Obtaining Tree Felling Permit <br /> (1) A person desiring to fella street tree from withifl the public,right of vvay <br /> abutting Ithe 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 /> Ordinance - 7 10/22/97 <br />