(a) Notice of a public tree removal, pruning or planting must be posted, advising the public of the date and description of tree that is to be removed. The notice must be posted in a prominent location and be visible from a public street. The notice must also be published in a newspaper of general circulation and broadcasted on the radio for a period of not less than 14 days.
(b) The Tree Board shall hold a public hearing not less than 14 days prior to the tree removal. The Urban Forester and the applicant for the tree removal shall attend the hearing and members of the public may make comments at the hearing. The hearing may take place at an accessible and appropriate venue.
(c) The date, time, location, species and number of replacement trees to be planted must be stated at the hearing.