§ 86-3. Trees and shrubs on or near city rights-of-way.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to plant, remove, injure, or cut any tree, bush, or shrub in or from any public street, parkway, or other public place without first obtaining a permit from the street superintendent in the manner specified in this chapter.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to attach any sign, advertisement, or notice to any tree or shrub in any public place.

(c)

Any tree or shrub which overhangs any sidewalk, street, or other public place in the city in such a way as to impede or interfere with traffic or travel shall be trimmed by the owner of the premises on which such tree or shrub grows so that the obstruction shall cease. Any tree or limb of a tree which is likely to fall on or across any public way or place shall be removed by the owner of the premises on which such tree grows or stands.

(d)

The street superintendent may cause to be trimmed or removed any and all such trees or shrubs so that the obstruction or danger of traffic or passage shall be removed.

(Code 1979, § 50-101.12.a—c)