A. Under emergency hazard conditions that require immediate cutting or removal of either conifers or broadleaf trees to eliminate imminent threat to persons or property, an emergency permit may be issued without payment of any fee and without formal application or hearing. Any member of the city council or the council’s designate may provide such an emergency permit to the extent necessary to avoid immediate danger.

B. Under emergency conditions where no council member may be quickly located, then responsibility for action to relieve the hazardous situation must rest with the owner to take proper action.