(a) It shall be unlawful for a person without a written permit from the city to prune, remove, destroy, cut, girdle, paint, whitewash or deface any tree or shrub in any part of the streets, alleys, avenues or ways, or to injure any of the trees and shrubs by root cutting or exposure, or by placing oil or any injurious chemical or substance on the ground around such tree or shrub, or by tying animals to, or piling building materials about, or attaching signs, supports, wires or other devices to any of the trees or shrubs.
(b) The permit shall state specifically the work to be done under it, and shall be void after 30 days from the date thereof. Permit is to be obtained at the City Clerk’s office. There will be no fee for such permit.
(Ord. 1037, passed 12-20-1988)