When any building permit is applied for pursuant to this Code and the proposed structure would require the destruction or removal of an oak or significant tree, the official responsible for issuing the permit shall take into consideration the provisions of this section in the granting or denying of such permit, and the applicant shall be required to obtain a permit in accordance with the provisions of this section.

In the event a permit to destroy or remove an oak or significant tree is issued in order to enable the applicant to carry out a development or improvement of this property, such permit shall be valid and effective only in connection with the actual accomplishment of such project for which a permit has been issued.