It shall be a violation of this chapter to do any of the following.
(A) Abuse, destroy, top or mutilate any tree, shrub or plant in a public area.
(B) Attach or place any rope or wire (other than one used to support a young or broken tree), sign, poster, handbill or other things to or on any tree growing in a public area.
(C) Cause or permit any wire charged with electricity to come in contact with any tree in a public area.
(D) Allow any gaseous, liquid or solid substance which is harmful to trees to come in contact with their roots or leaves.
(‘97 Code, § 99.09) (Ord. 8-78, passed 3-20-78; Am. Ord. 9-13, passed 7-16-13) Penalty, see § 10.99