§ 12.08.040. Master tree list.

The planning commission is charged with the duty of determining the types and species of trees suitable and desirable for planting within the city, and the areas in which such trees shall be planted. Such determination shall be made by the planning commission who may consult with those familiar with the subject of such plantings, such as landscape architects, arborists, nurserymen and park executives. After such determination has been made, the planning commission shall report its findings in writing to the city council. When approved by the city council, said report, to be known as the master tree list, shall be placed on file in the office of the city clerk, and shall thereafter be the official determination of the planning commission. Revisions or changes in the master tree list may be made from time to time by the planning commission, in the manner described in this section for the development, approval and filing of the original master tree list.

All trees planted in the public rights-of-way of the city after the filing of the original master tree list must be specified on the master tree list, unless a written permit from the director of public services shall have first been obtained to deviate from said list. Such permit may be granted by the director of public services upon the showing of evidence that an alternate tree would best serve the public interest.

(Ord. 490 (part), 2002)