(A) It shall be a violation of this subchapter for any 1 person to intentionally damage, cut, carve, transplant, or remove any tree or shrub; attach any wire, rope, (other than one used to support a young or broken tree) nails, signs, poster, handbill, or anything to or on any tree growing in a public place; allow any gaseous liquid or solid substance which is harmful to such trees to come in contact with their roots or leaves.
(B) Street trees may be removed by filing an application for a permit for removal and obtaining such permit in writing. Applications shall be available in the City Safety-Service Directors Office.
(1981 Code, § 98.19) (Ord. 6755-96, passed 2-10-1997)