The removal of topsoil or loam for commercial purposes or otherwise from any lands within the City, except so far as necessary for the erection, construction or alteration of buildings or the installation of sidewalks, shall be prohibited unless the owner of property from which the topsoil or loam is to be removed shall first obtain a written permit from the Director of Inspections authorizing such removal.
(Ord. 1949-65. Passed 11-3-49.)