§ 17-3. Applicability.

(a)

The provisions of this article shall apply to all public or private property within the city, unless expressly exempted by law.

(b)

All tree activity as defined in this chapter require a tree permit as described herein.

(c)

Any tree removal on a public right-of-way or on property owned by the city shall require a permit from the resilience and public works department, unless it is deemed in writing by the director of the department or his/her designee that such permit will be an undue burden for the city and is not in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the city.

(d)

All trees located within environmental preservation districts shall also be subject to the requirements of article 2 of this chapter.

(e)

All trees located within natural forest communities shall also be subject to the requirements of article 3 of chapter 24 of the Miami-Dade County Code, as amended.

(f)

All mangrove trees and any tree located upon land which is wetlands as defined in F.S. § 373.019, as amended from time to time, shall also be subject to the permitting requirements of article 2 of chapter 24 of the Miami-Dade County Code, as amended.

(Ord. No. 13670, § 2, 3-23-17; Ord. No. 13792, § 1, 10-11-18)