Section 12.16.050 Director powers and duties.

    The director of city parks and recreation shall have the following powers and duties:
    A.    Administering and enforcing this chapter;
    B.    Grant or deny permit applications;
    C.    Abate public nuisances related to trees and vegetation;
    D.    Order the alteration or removal of trees and vegetation when they pose a threat to other trees or vegetation to the community in general;
    E.    Make recommendations to the board pertaining to the management of city trees and vegetation;
    F.    Determine mitigation requirements for approved and unapproved alterations, damage or removals of trees and vegetation;
    G.    Make recommendations to the board pertaining to the type and placement of trees and vegetation;
    H.    Obtain expert opinions and arbitorial services as necessary. (Ord. 195 (part), 2002)