Duly authorized personnel of utility companies may, with the approval of the City Forester, obtain an area tree removal permit authorizing cutting, pruning, trimming or removal of trees which are threatening to disrupt utility service, provided that the City Forester is notified of the specifics of any removal work a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours before the start of work. Such cutting, pruning, trimming, or removal shall be the minimum required to meet the ANSI/Z133 Utility Trimming Standards. (Ord. 3424 § 13, 2009)