It shall be unlawful to plant any tree, shrub, bush or any other
plant in any public street, parkway, right-of-way or other public
place without having first secured a permit therefor. Applications
for such permits shall be made to the Street Superintendent and shall
be referred by him to the City Council. All trees, shrubs, bushes
or other plants so planted shall be placed subject to the directions
and approval of the City Council.
It shall be unlawful to remove or cut down any tree or shrub
or portion thereof in any street, parkway or other public place without
having first secured a permit therefor. Applications for such permits
shall be made to the Street Superintendent and shall be referred by
him to the City Council before permission shall be granted.
It shall be unlawful to injure any tree or shrub planted in
such public place.
It shall be unlawful to attach any sign, advertisement or notice
to any tree or shrub in any street, parkway or other public place.
Any person or company maintaining any gas pipe in the municipality
shall, in the absence of provision in the franchise concerning the
subject, keep such pipes free from leaks so that no injury shall be
done to any trees or shrubs.