(A) It is recognized that, generally, provisions for the planting of trees and other growth in that portion of the public streets not used for vehicular traffic promote the public interest and general welfare, but, in so doing, due consideration must be given to pedestrian and vehicle safety and to the possibility of interference with the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and interference with surface, subsurface, and overhead public and utility improvements and facilities.
(B) It shall be the policy of the city to foster, encourage, and authorize the planting of trees and other growth in that portion of the public streets and ways not used for vehicular traffic provided such planting is made in accordance with an approved street planting plan and where it appears that such planting will not unreasonably interfere with the rights of the public in the adjacent public street, or unreasonably interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or unreasonably interfere with surface, subsurface, or overhead public and utility improvements and facilities.
('63 Code, § 7-4.01) (Ord. 2908, passed 4-17-62; Am. Ord. 723-C.S., passed 3-18-08)