(A) The city shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within all city rights-of-way, easements and on public property, as may be necessary to insure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public land.
(B) The City Tree Board may remove or cause or order to be removed, any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which by reason of its nature is injurious to utility lines or other public improvements, or is affected with any injurious fungus, insect or other pest.
(C) It is unlawful for any person to plant, spray, trim or remove trees or other plants which are upon city property, including rights-of-way, without first obtaining a written permit to do so from the city.
(Ord. 2009-230, passed 7-30-2009) Penalty, see § 53.99