During any construction, repair, alteration or removal of any building or structure, it shall be unlawful for any person to leave any tree, bush or shrub within any public highway or public place without sufficient guard or protection so as to prevent injury thereto by reason of such construction, repair, alteration or removal. No tree, bush or shrub shall be moved or removed from any public highway or public place without the written consent of the Director of Public Works. All such removal or moving shall be done at the expense of the applicant. Any tree, bush or shrub destroyed by reason of removing or moving shall be replaced by the applicant at his/her expense.
(Ord. 545, passed 3-6-78) Penalty, see § 99.99