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6.315 feet of area. (c) Land use a. PA)rovals. Any tree removal on property subject to an approved conditional use permit, planned unit development, site review, or subdivision that includes a tree removal/preservation plan or conditions related to tree removal or retention. In those areas, that plan, or city-approved modifications thereto control tree removal~ This exemption does not apply to the removal of a street tree~ which must be authorized by a perrnit issued pursuant to EC 6.305 Tree Removal and Replacement - Permit Reoyired. (d) Permit approval~ Removal of significant trees from private property for the purpose of implementing any permit approved subject to the standards in section 9.6885 Tree Preservation and Removal Standards; provided that the tree removal is specifically authorized by the permit approval. For such property, the permit approved under EC 9.6885 controls tree removal. (e) Habitat restoration. Removal of trees by the cky, or as authorized by the city, for the purpose of implementation of a city-approved habitat restoration plan~ and the express purpose of the plan is to restore native plant communities~ enhance fish. or wildlife habitat, or similar restoration purposes. (~) Emergency actions. Removal of structurally damaged or partially uprooted trees necessary to alleviate an immediate danger to life or property~ or to reopen a public thoroughfare to traffic. (g) Hazardous trees: (1) Removal of hazardous trees on private property, provided that prior to removal the property owner submits to the city a written evaluation of each tree proposed for removal prepared by a certified arborist declaring the tree(s) to be hazardous and recommending immediate removal. The x~,adtten evaluation shall be on a form prescribed by the city manager pursuant to section 2.019 City__M~ger ~ Administrative and Rulemaking Authoril:~. (2) Removal of hazardous trees by the city, or under contract with the city, on public property or street right-of-way, provided the city's urban forester issues a written evaluation of each tree proposed for removal declaring the tree(s) to be hazardous and recommending immediate removal. (1~) Fire hazard abatement. Removal of trees that the city- fire marshal has declared in writing pose a potential fire hazard to existing structures. (i) Nursery_ and orchard operations. Routine maintenance or removal of trees planted and cultivated for the propose of resale or crop production, including, but not limked to, transplanting and removal of trees in a commercial orchard, nurser5,, or a comlrtercial tree farm. (j) Utili.w to~¢g activities. Topping of trees by an electrical utility performing line clearance activities required by state regulations and in accordance with an intergovernmental agreement entered into with the city. Tree Removal and Rep .r Application Submittal and Review. (1) Submittal requirements. An application for a tree removal permit shall be Ordinance - 5