It is unlawful to abuse, destroy or mutilate any tree, plant or shrub in a public parking strip or any other public place, or to attach or place any rope, 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 place, or to cause or permit any wire charged with electricity to be placed or attached to the tree, or allow any gaseous, liquid or solid substances which are harmful to the trees to come in contact with their roots or leaves.
(1994 Code, § 12.12.110) Penalty, see § 10.99