Whenever the arborist has determined that any tree should be protected by designation
as an historic or specimen tree under the provisions of section 6-2-37 or 6-2-38, and the city manager has determined to proceed with designation, the city manager
shall forthwith issue an interim designation of such tree as an historic tree or a
specimen tree, as the case may be. No tree so designated shall be removed or destroyed
except as provided in section 6-2-36. Such interim designation shall remain in force and effect for 30 days: provided,
however, that no such interim designation shall continue in force and effect beyond
the time at which the manager determines to approve or disapprove the designation
under the provisions of section 6-2-37 or 6-2-38. Notice of such interim designation shall be posted in a prominent and secure fashion
on or about any tree or group of trees so designated. No such notice shall be removed
or destroyed other than pursuant to the directive of the city manager, and the unauthorized
removal of such notice shall constitute a separate offense under the provisions of
this chapter. Such notice shall clearly state that removal or destruction of such
tree or trees and/or removal or destruction of such notice, constitutes a violation
of this chapter and shall set forth the penalty provided by law upon conviction of
such offense. (Ord. No. 3289, 4/26/88, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 3298, 6/18/88, Sec. 7)
