§ 301-22. Granting of permit.

A. 

An application for a tree removal permit shall be made by the owner or any other qualified person, firm or corporation authorized to perform the work on behalf of the owner. The request for tree removal shall be made to the New Rochelle Bureau of Buildings on forms available from the Bureau. The permit fee for each tree to be removed shall be as set forth in Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle. An applicant for a tree removal permit to be granted by the Planning Board in conjunction with subdivision or site plan approval shall comply with the public notification requirements of § A361-4 (Land Development) or § 331-121 (Zoning), respectively. An applicant for a tree removal permit to be granted by the Building Official shall provide notice of such application to all abutting property owners by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least 15 days before a decision on such application may be rendered by the Building Official. All post office receipts shall be returned to the Building Official prior to rendering a decision on the application.

B. 

A tree removal permit may be granted under the following circumstances:

(1) 

Where the presence of the Tree would endanger the public, a neighboring property or the property of the owner. This tree may be removed only after inspection and concurrence by a Department of Public Works Tree Inspector. No fee will be charged for the removal of a tree that is determined to be dangerous.

(2) 

Where the tree is diseased or threatens the health or safety of other trees. This tree may be removed only after inspection and concurrence by a Department of Public Works Tree Inspector. No fee will be charged for the removal of a tree that is determined to be diseased.

(3) 

Where a tree substantially interferes with proposed construction on or development of the lot(s). This determination shall be made by the Planning Board as part of subdivision and site plan review and by the Building Official, who is the Zoning Enforcement Official, for all other matters. A fee will be charged for the removal of a tree that is determined to interfere with proposed construction on or development of the lot(s), as set forth in Chapter 133, Fees, of the Code of the City of New Rochelle.