The Director shall determine and fix standards for the manner and extent of pruning or trimming trees, shrubs or plants now or hereafter growing in the public streets of the city. The standards shall be designed to protect and at the same time to preserve existing trees, shrubs and plants, provide for the safety of persons and property within the city, the unimpeded flow of traffic upon the city streets and the reasonable needs, uses and upkeep of water, sewer and other utility line. The Director shall cause the standards to be published and copies thereof to be made available to all persons on request. In situations of unusual or extraordinary nature, the Director, with the approval of the City Manager, may issue special permits setting forth specifically the manner and extent of pruning and trimming trees, shrubs and plants. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to prune or trim trees, shrubs or plants growing in the public streets of the city except in accordance with the published standards or a special permit issued by the Director.
('70 Code, § 20-28) (Ord. 1981-46, passed 8-3-81) Penalty, see § 98.99