Sec. 37-9. Exemptions.
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No permit is required to remove, damage, or relocate a tree under the following circumstances:
A.Trees not defined as a “protected tree” in Section 37-2 of the City Code.
B.Trees damaged by thunderstorms, windstorms, floods, earthquakes, fires, or other natural disasters or determined to be dangerous by a peace officer, fireman, forester, or a code enforcement officer in their official capacity. The Forester shall be promptly notified of the emergency and action taken.
C.When removal is determined necessary by fire department personnel actively engaged in fighting a fire.
D.Trees located in above-ground containers.