§ 17.25.300. Exemptions.

The following forest practices are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:

A.

Class I Forest Practices.

1.

Which does not involve a conversion to a land use other than commercial forest product production, or

2.

Which are not conducted on lands platted after January 1, 1960;

B.

Commercial Nurseries and Christmas Tree Farms. The removal of trees which have been grown to be sold as Christmas trees or as landscaping;

C.

Emergencies. The removal of trees necessary to protect public safety or private or public property from clear and imminent danger;

D.

Landscape Maintenance. Landscape maintenance or pruning which does not impair the health or survival of trees required to be retained or planted under the authority of this chapter.

E.

Street Trees. Removal of street trees on behalf of and with the approval of the director of the Thurston County public works department, and when recommended by a qualified professional forester.

(Ord. 11518 § 1 (part), 1997)

(Ord. No. 14773, § 10(Att. I), 7-24-2012)