(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to plant, cultivate or maintain any tree, shrub, bush or vine in, on, along or upon any public street, alley, parkway or other public place in the city, upon any property owned by the city or over which the city exercises control and supervision, without first having obtained a written permit therefor from the Superintendent of Streets.
(B) (1) The location of any tree, shrub, bush or vine shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets.
(2) The Superintendent of Streets shall have the power and authority to remove or cause to be removed any tree, or the branches thereof, shrub, bush or vine that in any way obstructs or interferes with the proper maintenance of the streets, sidewalks, alleys or other public places in the city, or that interferes with or obstructs any traffic sign, signal or the reflection of any street lamp.
(Ord. 708, passed 12-11-1956) Penalty, see § 92.99