It is unlawful as a normal practice for any person, firm or City department to top any street tree, park tree or other tree on public property. Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, or certain trees under utility wires or other obstructions where other pruning practices are impractical, may be exempted from the ordinance codified in this chapter at the determination of the Director, based on standards approved by the City Community Services Commission.
(Ord. 2859 § 2 (part), 1995).