A. Application. Any person desiring to remove a tree or trees shall submit an application to the city. The application shall include all of the elements stated in LMC 2.44.080, unless specifically waived by the director. The city may also require an arborist’s report, at the applicant’s expense, prior to making a determination.

B. Inspection. Upon receipt of the application, and any time during the approval process, or during the permit and bond duration, city staff or its agent may visit and inspect the site.

C. Expiration. A tree removal permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire 12 months from date of issuance, or following completion of the development activity, whichever is longer.

D. Revocation. A tree removal permit may be revoked because of incorrect information submitted by the applicant, or for any action in violation of the permit or this chapter.

E. Appeal. Any person who objects to the decision of the director under this section may file an appeal to the hearing examiner using the procedure under Process II in LMC 1.35.200 through 1.35.260. (Ord. 2481 § 4, 2004)