(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to damage, remove, or cause the damage or the removal of a tree on public property without written permission from the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of Public Works, or the Director of Planning and Zoning. Before granting or denying permission, said Directors shall consult with each other.

(B) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to attach any cable, wire or sign or any other object to any public tree.

(C) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to top any public tree. Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, where best pruning practices are impractical, may be exempted from this section as determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation or the Director of Public Works if utility lines, rights-of-way and infrastructure are involved. (Ord. 401 § 1, passed 11-10-2020. Code 2012 § 94.30.060.)