A. No person shall remove a heritage tree unless a permit has first been issued in accordance with Section 8.10.040.

B. All heritage trees must be shown and designated on every plot map that may be required by the town in connection with any application for a subdivision, variance, use permit, special structures permit, or building permit. In addition, a heritage tree protection and preservation plan may be required with each application, as determined by the town arborist. The heritage tree protection and preservation plan shall adhere to the specifications found in the town’s current heritage tree preservation standards and specifications document. Said plan shall also show heritage trees which border the development area but are on a neighboring property or share a border within fifteen feet of the property line and shall include neighbor notification as prescribed in the town’s current heritage tree preservation standards and specifications document.

C. No person shall disturb and/or damage a heritage tree by any means whatsoever, including, without limitation, those actions defined in Section 8.10.020(I), or conduct any prohibited activities within the defined TPZ as specified in the town’s current tree preservation standards and specifications document, unless a permit has first been issued by the town. Staff-level decisions about the TPZ may be appealed to the planning commission within ten days of the decision in writing to the town.

D. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to repeal or otherwise affect the provisions of Chapter 8.08, relating to dead or dangerous trees. (Ord. 641 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2020; Ord. 547 § 1, 2004; Ord. 533 § 2, 2002; Ord. 522 § 1, 2001; Ord. 444 § 3, 1989)