It shall be unlawful to undertake any of the following acts with respect to any tree, shrub or other vegetation covered in this chapter without prior permission of the Tree Board. However, in the event of an emergency, the Director may authorize any necessary act set forth herein.
(A) Cut, prune, break, injure, alter or remove any tree, shrub or other vegetation;
(B) Cut, unduly disturb or interfere, in any manner, with any root of a tree, shrub or other vegetation;
(C) Fasten any object, rope, wire, insulator, signage or other device to any tree, shrub or other vegetation, excepting the posting of public notices by the City;
(D) Install, remove or injure any guard or similar device placed to protect any tree, shrub or other vegetation; and/or
(E) Close or obstruct any open spaces provided about the base of a tree, shrub or other vegetation so as to prevent the access of air, water and fertilizer to the roots of the same.
(Ord. O-2019-011, passed 7-22-2019; Am. Ord. O-2023-024, passed 12-11-2023)