Same—Required to break, injure, etc

, in public highway or park.

No person shall, without a written permit from the director of public works, break, incline or in any way deface any living tree, shrub or vine in a public highway or park, or cut, disturb or interfere in any way with the roots of any tree, shrub or vine in a public highway or park.

(Code 1967, § 59-3; Code 1980, § 59-23)