Forestry Ordinances
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| Article 1 | IN GENERAL |
| Sec. 37-1. Findings, purpose. | |
| Sec. 37-2. Definitions. | |
| Sec. 37-3. Interpretation and application. | |
| Sec. 37-4. Applicability. | |
| Sec. 37-5. Enforcement. | |
| Sec. 37-6. Official woodlands map. | |
| Sec. 37-6.5. Historic and specimen trees. | |
| Sec. 37-7. Property inspection. | |
| Sec. 37-8. Relocation or replacement of trees. | |
| Sec. 37-9. Tree protection during construction. | |
| Sec. 37-10. Taking property without compensation. | |
| Article II | PERMIT |
| Sec. 37-26. Required. | |
| Sec. 37-27. Exceptions. | |
| Sec. 37-28. Contents of application. | |
| Sec. 37-29. Application review standards. | |
| Sec. 37-30. Application review procedures. | |
| Sec. 37-31. Appeal from granting or denial. | |
| Sec. 37-32. Term. | |
| Sec. 37-33. Display of permit. | |
| Article III | DEAD, DAMAGED, OR DANGEROUS TREES IN PRIVATE PROPERTY |
| Sec. 37-41. Private trees--Clearance. | |
| Sec. 37-42. Same--Diseases and infestations. | |
| Sec. 37-43. Same--Appeal of destruction order. | |
| Sec. 37-44. Same--Owner's failure to comply with destruction order. | |
| Sec. 37-45. Violations. |