It is unlawful for any person, persons or corporation to cut down, trim, take up, remove, prune or injure any trees, shrubs, palms or flowers that are now planted or grown on any of the public streets, sidewalks, parkways, lanes, alleys, parks or other public places of the City, except after procuring a permit from the office of the Director of Public Services. A permit fee established by resolution of the Mayor and Common Council shall be collected, except that no fee shall be paid for any work required by any City department or performed pursuant to a contract with the City.
(Ord. MC-344, 2-22-84; Ord. MC-325, 12-06-83; Ord. 2273, 9-22-59; Ord. 1655, 4-08-41)