It is unlawful for any person to carve or injure the bark of any tree, shrub, palm or bush that is planted or grown on any of the public streets, sidewalks, parkways, lanes, alleys, parks, or other public places in the City. It is unlawful for any person to attach any rope, wire or other contrivance to the tree, shrub, palm or plant; to cause or permit anyone to dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas in public places, or in any other way injure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any public area; to cause or permit any wire charged with electricity to come in contact with the tree, shrub, palm or plant, to allow any gaseous, liquid or solid substance which is harmful to the tree, shrub, palm or plant to come in contact therewith.
(Ord. MC-460, 5-15-85; Ord. MC-325, 12-06-83; Ord. 1655, 4-08-41)