§ 70-37. Prohibition against harming public trees.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to damage, remove, or cause the damage or removal of a tree on public property without written permission from the Director.

    (b)

    It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to attach any cable, wire, sign or other object to any public tree.

    (c)

    It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to "top" any public tree. Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, where best pruning practices are impractical, may be exempted from this provision at the determination of the Director.

(Ord. No. O-2013-015-15, § 1, 12-9-13)