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following: <br /> <br /> a. The condition of the tree with respect to disease, <br /> general health, damage, public nuisance, danger of <br /> falling, proximity to existing or proposed <br /> structures, interference with utility service and <br /> whether or not the tree acts as a host for a plant <br /> which is parasitic to another species of tree <br /> which is in danger of being exterminated by the <br /> parasite. <br /> <br /> b. The necessity to remove the tree in order to con- <br /> struct any proposed improvements to allow economic <br /> enjoyment of the property. <br /> <br /> c. The number of existing trees in the neighborhood <br /> <br /> or area on improved property and the effect removal <br /> would have upon the public health, safety, general <br /> welfare or residents and upon the property and <br /> beauty of the area. <br /> <br /> d. The topography of the land upon which the tree or <br /> trees are situated and the effect of removal there- <br /> of upon erosion, soil retention, and diversion or <br /> flow of surface waters. <br /> <br /> e. Good forestry practices, i.e. the number of healthy <br /> <br /> trees that a given parcel of land will support. <br /> The Director may refer any application to any City depart- <br /> ment or commission for a report and recommendation. <br /> <br /> S2-17.07 Action by Director, Findings. The Director shall <br />issue a permit to remove a tree or trees if it is determined that <br />one of the following conditions exist: <br /> <br /> a. The tree is in such a dangerous or hazardous <br /> <br /> condition as to threaten or endanger the safety <br /> of people, structures, other property, or other <br /> heritage trees. <br /> <br /> -3- <br /> <br /> <br />