The Service Director shall have charge, custody and control of all trees growing now or hereafter in any highway, park or public place in the City, and shall have the power and authority to plant, trim, preserve or remove all trees within the lines of all streets as may be necessary to insure safety or to preserve the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds.
The City shall assume the responsibility for the maintenance and removal of all trees now or hereafter in any highway, park or public place of the City, as promptly as financial and labor conditions permit. Permits for planting, maintenance and removal of trees may be granted temporarily as specified in the provisions of this chapter.