§ 12.36.140. Exemptions.

A.

City of Oakland. In situations which require the removal of hazardous trees located on city property, a tree removal permit shall not be required. Hazardous city trees shall be verified by city staff using the criteria contained in Chapter 12.40 of this code hazardous tree ordinance.

B.

Other Public Agencies. A tree removal permit shall be required for removal of protected trees as defined in this chapter, unless the agency has previously and continuously demonstrated that it has adopted a vegetative management program that is consistent with the city's tree policies, as enunciated in this code and the Oakland comprehensive plan. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission shall review the vegetation management plans annually or upon any major revisions to ascertain exemption status.

In accordance with the California Public Utilities Code, Rules 35 of General Order 95, reasonable clearance of branches, foliage or trees on Pacific Gas and Electric property to allow the safe and reliable operation of utilities shall be exempt from tree removal permit requirements.

C.

Court Mandated Tree Removals. A tree removal permit shall not be required for the removal of any protected tree mandated by a court of law in accordance with Chapter 15.52 of this code (view preservation ordinance) or Chapter 12.40 of this code hazardous tree ordinance.

(Prior code § 7-6.10)