§ 17.40.460. General exemptions.  


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  • The following uses or activities shall be exempt from the tree removal requirements of this article.

    A.

    Commercial Growers. All commercial nurseries, botanical gardens, tree farms and grove operations shall be exempt from the provisions of this article, but only as to those trees and sites which were planted or managed for silvicultural or agricultural purposes or for the sale or intended sale in the ordinary course of business.

    B.

    Surveyors and Engineers. A Tennessee-licensed land surveyor or engineer in the performance of duties, provided such alteration or removal is limited to a swath of three feet or less in width and does not include any historic or specimen trees.

(Ord. 96-555 § 10.10(C), 1997)