§ 825-160. Historical trees.

(A)

[Request for designation.] The state, county, the City of Dania Beach or any historical preservation society recognized by the commission may request that the city designate a particular tree or group of trees within its jurisdiction as a historical tree. Also, any property owner may make a similar request providing the request is for a tree or group of trees located on property under his or her control or ownership. The request shall contain the exact location of the tree(s), the name and address of the current owner and effected utilities of the land upon which the tree is located, and the reasons for requesting the designation. Upon receipt of the request, the city shall notify the affected landowner and affected utilities by certified mail of the request a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing. The particular tree or group of trees which is the subject of the request shall not be removed until the designation request has been acted upon by the commission.

(B)

Consideration by the commission. A public hearing shall be scheduled within sixty (60) days of receipt of the request to consider the matter. When the person(s) requesting this designation is not the property owner, the property owner shall be notified of the request and the time, date, and place of the hearing. The commission shall only designate a tree or group of trees which meets the following criteria.

(1)

The tree(s) must be related to an event in modern history, historic events or individuals since the birth of our nation, or any event in the known history of the human race; and

(a)

The tree or group of trees resides on historically significant property and can be linked to the person or event of historical significance, or

(b)

The tree or group of trees is uniquely related to the heritage of the City of Dania Beach, or

(c)

The tree or group of trees has value due to extreme age that is estimated by the city to be at least seventy-five (75) years old.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)