§ 97.02 PERMIT REQUIRED TO REMOVE OR PRUNE IN PUBLIC PLACES.
   (A)   No tree, shrub, plant or flower planted or growing in any public street, parkway or other public place shall be removed, cut, pruned, trimmed or trenched around, nor shall any root thereof be cut, except by the written permission of the Director of Public Works.
   (B)   Any person desiring such written permission shall make written application therefor to the Director of Public Works.
('81 Code, § 12.20.020) Penalty, see Ch. 13