The provisions of this Chapter apply to the moving of houses, structures, and other loads as defined by the Highway Permit Ordinance. The Highway Permit Ordinance adopted by this Article shall govern the moving of all such buildings, structures and loads.
Before any permit is issued, the Superintendent of Streets shall notify the Director of Recreation and Community Services of the City of Lakewood. The Director of Recreation and Community Services shall determine whether or not the moving of any such load over the route specified in the application can be done without excessive or damaging tree trimming, and he may suggest that either a different route be required or that the load be moved in smaller sections, or both. In addition, the Director of Recreation and Community Services shall inform the Superintendent of Streets whether or not the City elects to do any part of all of the tree trimming rendered necessary by the moving of the load. The Superintendent of Streets shall not grant a permit under this Chapter until the Director of Recreation and Community Services has reported to him in accordance with the foregoing and such permit shall include the requirements imposed by the Director of Recreation and Community Services.
If the Director of Recreation and Community Services elects to do any part or all of the necessary tree trimming he shall advise the Superintendent of Streets in writing of the estimated cost of such trimming and such costs shall be included in the amount required by the Superintendent of Streets for the moving permit.
A permit granted under this Chapter does not permit, license or allow any person whatsoever, except the Director of Recreation and Community Services to trim, prune, cut or deface in any manner any tree upon any grounds or property belonging to the City, or upon any road, street or highway, except as specifically authorized in said permit.