A. 
All commercial tree services operating within the Town are required to be licensed according to this chapter. The Commissioner of Public Works shall be authorized to issue licenses for commercial tree services.
B. 
A list of all licensed commercial tree services shall be available upon request to the public and may be posted on the Town website.
C. 
All licensed commercial tree services must comply with the arboricultural specifications and standards of practice adopted by the Town Board.
A. 
An application for a commercial tree services license (hereinafter "commercial tree services license") shall be made by the owner of the commercial tree service business on forms provided by and filed with the Town Clerk and must include proof of insurance in compliance with§ 214-13. The Commissioner of Public Works is charged with approving or denying applications.
B. 
If an application for a license is denied or an existing license is revoked, the applicant or holder of the revoked license may, within 10 calendar days of notice of denial or revocation, request reconsideration by the Commissioner of Public Works by providing him or her with any additional, relevant information. The Commissioner of Public Works shall, within 10 calendar days of receipt of the reconsideration materials, issue a final notice of denial or revocation setting forth the grounds upon which the license was either denied or revoked. Such final notice shall be transmitted by certified or registered mail.
A. 
An annual fee shall be charged for licenses issued pursuant to this chapter. Such fee shall be determined by the Town Board, by resolution, and may be adjusted on an annual basis.
B. 
Commercial tree services must meet the following insurance requirements:
(1) 
A minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate for general liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage, including products and completed operations liability coverage, and automobile coverage with a financially sound insurance company admitted to do business in the State of New York is required.
[Amended 1-18-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
(2) 
The Town of Irondequoit shall be named as an additional insured.
(3) 
All applicants must sign an indemnification agreement provided by the Town. Contractual liability insurance must include coverage for said indemnification agreement.
(4) 
A minimum of 30 days' advance notice of cancellation or nonrenewal must be given to the Town of Irondequoit, Town Clerk's Office, 1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, New York 14617.
(5) 
Applicants must also provide proof of other coverage required by law, including workers' compensation and disability benefits.
Commercial tree services are prohibited from placing tree debris in any highway or other public place within the Town.
A. 
The Commissioner of Public Works may revoke a commercial tree services license for the following reasons:
(1) 
Fraud, misrepresentation or any false statement contained in the application for license.
(2) 
Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in the course of carrying on a commercial tree service.
(3) 
Any violation of this chapter.
(4) 
Any violation of the arboricultural specifications and standards of practice adopted by the Town Board.
(5) 
Conviction of any crime or misdemeanor involving dishonesty or moral turpitude.
(6) 
Conducting the licensed business in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
B. 
If the licensee has one or more employees, agents or contractors, the revocation hereunder shall apply to all employees, agents or contractors.
Violation of any provision of this article is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in § 1-16 of the Town Code.