(A) Damage to trees by automobile. In case of tree damage as a result of an automobile colliding with a street tree in the public right-of-way, the damage to the tree shall be noted in the narrative section of the police report as to approximate or actual tree diameter, a description of damage to the trunk including size, and location of damage to the tree. This description shall be noted on the police report form in order that a claim upon insurance may be made for repair, removal, or replacement of the street tree and surrounding area affected.
(B) Other tree damage. It shall be unlawful for any person to fasten or attach in any way to any defined street tree any rope, wire, sign, poster, handbill, or other object; except, however, that the Police Department may attach temporary traffic and parking control signs as necessary, but so as not to damage trees. It is unlawful for any person in any other way to injure or deface or permit any animal to injure or deface any tree.
(Ord. 2019-25, passed on 5-13-2020)