§ 12.08.120. Business permit to trim, brace or remove trees.

No person shall be entitled to apply for a permit under Section 12.08.070 other than an owner of property abutting the portion of the street upon which a tree is located and on the same side of the centerline of the street as the tree which is the subject of the permit application or a public utility. No person may perform any act pursuant to a permit issued under Section 12.08.070, except a person whose principal business is tree surgery, trimming or maintenance and who, in the opinion of the director of public services, is qualified for such business, and who has obtained a permit to carry on such business in the city from the director of public services. Prior to the issuance of such a permit, a valid business license must be secured from the city clerk. Permits issued pursuant to this section may be granted for a period of one year from the date of issuance. See Master Fee Schedule.

(Ord. 490 (part), 2002)