Sec. 165. Shade trees.
No person shall plant any shade trees in the streets or sidewalks
of the City without the previous consent of the City Manager,
who shall designate the proper line for the same. No North
Carolina Poplar, Lombardy Poplar or Cottonwood tree shall
be planted in the streets or alleys of the City, nor within ten feet
of the lines of the same. Any violations of this section shall
be punished by a fine of not less than $1.00 nor more than $5.00.
Neglect or refusal to remove such trees as have been planted
contrary to this section, when ordered to do so by the City
Manager shall be a warrant for having the trees removed by the
City, and the person planting the tree shall pay the cost of the
same and an additional fine of $5.00.
