§ 17.50.030. Forest resources disposal.

A.

Forest resources may be disposed of pursuant to this title for the following uses as provided in the forest management plan by:

1.

Personal use permit for wood products limited to a maximum of 15 cords of wood per household per calendar year, for which no fee shall be charged;

2.

Contract for commercial forest resources with fees established by contract.

B.

Nothing contained in this title shall be deemed to limit the authority of the mayor to dispose of forest resources in any manner deemed necessary, with or without consideration or other payment, in emergency situations requiring action before assembly approval could be reasonably obtained.

C.

Nothing contained in this title shall limit the authority of the mayor to dispose of forest resources in any manner deemed necessary, whether or not for cash or other consideration, where the harvest area is less than 40 acres.

D.

Nothing contained in this title shall limit the authority of the mayor to dispose of forest resources in any manner deemed necessary, whether or not for cash or other consideration where the primary purpose for removing forest resources is to remove hazard trees that are a direct threat to people or facilities.

(Ord. No. 2009-38, § 9, 8-4-09; Ord. No. 2006-33, § 1, 8-15-06; Ord. No. 98-63, § 1, 1998; Ord. No. 88-35, § 1(part), 1988)