Section 12.16.210 Vandalism or damage to trees and vegetation.
It is unlawful for any person or animal under any person’ s control to
abuse, injure, mutilate,
destroy or kill any tree or vegetation in the public area. Unlawful conduct shall include but not be
limited to permitting any fire to injure any portion of any tree; permitting any toxic chemical to
seep, drain, or be emptied on or around any tree or vegetation; permitting the storage of any
stone, brick, sand, concrete or other materials which may impede the free passage of water, air
and fertilizer to the roots of any tree or vegetation located within any public area or any general
destruction or mutilation of any tree or vegetation by whatever means. The party responsible for
any such act shall bear the cost of repairing or replacing the tree or vegetation pursuant to the
determination of the director. (Ord. 195 (part), 2002)
