It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(A) Damage, destroy, mutilate, or remove any public tree.
(B) Attach any device or structure (i.e., tree houses, lights, signs, etc.) to or on public trees unless otherwise authorized by the tree commission.
(C) Store, spill or dump substances, whether liquid or solid, which may be harmful to trees, on any part of a public tree or within the critical root zone of a public tree.
(D) Damage public trees through construction activities in violation of the conditions of a permit issued under this chapter. Such activities include, but are not limited to:
1. Making excavations or cuts in the soil near roots of public trees unless otherwise approved by the tree commission.
2. Damage roots of a public tree by compacting or placing fill within the critical root zone of a tree.
3. Engage in any pruning activity on public trees not in accordance with ANSI A300, including, but not limited to: topping, heading, rounding or shearing unless otherwise approved by the tree commission.
(E) Remove any public or street tree and fail to plant a replacement tree. The replacement tree shall be an approved variety from the city of "Twin Falls Tree Selection Guide" and shall be a minimum of a ten (10) gallon size specimen. Where utility lines are present, a class I type tree (mature height not greater than 20 feet) shall be required. Replacement tree shall be planted within thirty (30) days of removal of said tree, or as soon as weather conditions allow. (Ord. 2791, 7-6-2004)