The Director of Public Service is given full jurisdiction, authority, control and supervision over all trees which now or which may hereafter exist upon any public place in the City, and over all trees which exist upon any private property in the City when, in his opinion, such trees constitute a menace to public property, public safety or public welfare of the City. He shall also have full jurisdiction, authority and control in connection with the issuing of permits hereinafter provided for. In the exercise of any or all of the powers herein granted, the Director shall have the authority to delegate all or such part of his powers and duties with respect to supervision and control of trees to his subordinates and assistants.
(Ord. 1981-16. Passed 3-2-81.)