§ 42-162. Public trees on private property.

Upon receipt of the written consent of a property owner the City Forester may plant, trim, spray, care for and preserve shrubs and shade trees located on the private property of such owner and lying within ten (10) feet of the limits of any public road or other public grounds for the purpose of shading or ornamenting any such road or grounds. All shrubs and trees placed under the provisions of this section shall be deemed public shrubs and trees and shall be under the care and control of the City Forester and may be removed only upon written permit from him.

(Code 1961, § 17-98; Ord. No. 354, § 17-88, 10-6-1987)