It shall be unlawful for any person to plant any poison ivy or other poisonous vine or plant within the city so near any public sidewalk, street or alley as to injuriously affect passersby, or to permit any such vine or plant to grow in or upon any premises owned or controlled by him. Any person violating the provisions hereof shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
('71 Code, § 7-1-35) Penalty, see § 97.999