No silver maple, poplar, box elder, basswood, willow or honey locust shall be permitted to be planted upon any tree lawn in the City. Any such tree which is upon private property in the City and in such close proximity to any public place in the City as will permit the roots of such tree to penetrate through or under the surface of any public place in the City, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated forthwith by the owner at his or her expense upon notice from the Director of Service.
(Ord. 1963-150. Passed 9-4-63.)