(A) The Commission may remove, prune or cause to be removed and pruned, all trees, shrubs or any other plants that are planted on the public right-of-way or municipal property, when it is determined the pruning or removal will be beneficial to the peace, health and safety of the public and pubic improvements or where trees, shrubs or plants are detrimental to the growth of adjacent trees.
(B) (1) Permission must be obtained before removing any street tree.
(2) Such permission must be obtained from the Director of the Department of Public Works and Engineering.
(C) Any tree removed from the public right-of- way or municipal property must be cut low to the ground within four inches of ground level and no brush, limbs or other parts of the tree are to be allowed to remain in any city street overnight.
(Prior Code, § 97.06) (Ord. 7-1987, passed - -1987; Ord. 49-1993, passed - -1993)