§ 27-412. Historical trees.

(a)

Standards for Designation: The Board shall only designate as an historical tree, a tree or group of trees that meet the following criteria:

(1)

The tree is located on historically significant property and is related to an historic event; or

(2)

The tree is uniquely related to the heritage of Broward County; or

(3)

The tree is at least seventy-five (75) years old.

(b)

Request for Designation:

(1)

The following entities may request that the Board designate a particular tree or group of trees within its jurisdiction as an historical tree:

a.

State, county, municipality or any historical preservation society designated by the Board; or

b.

Any property owner may make a similar request providing the request is for a tree or group of trees located on his/her own property;

(2)

The request shall be in writing to the County Administrator and contain:

1.

The exact location of the tree or trees to be designated as historical,

2.

The name and address of the current owner and affected utilities of the land upon which the tree is located;

3.

The reason(s) for requesting the historical designation.

(c)

Consideration by the Board: Pursuant to Section 18.4 of the Broward County Administrative Code, the entity shall request that the County Administrator place the request on the County Commission Agenda for discussion and vote on the request. When the person requesting this designation is not the property owner, the property owner shall be notified in writing by certified mail of the request and the time, date, and place of the hearing. The Board shall then make a determination based on the standards for designation.

(Ord. No. 1999-07, § 1, 3-9-99)