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and in other public areas , as may be necessary or desirable to protect public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such _ public grounds. B. Removal of Unsafe Trees. The Tree Board may remove or cause or order to be removed any trees or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which by reason of its nature or location is injurious to sewers , electric power lines , gas lines , water lines or other public improvements , or is affected with any injurious disease, insect , or other pest . C. Planting Boulevard Trees. No tree may be planted on the boulevard except by permit obtained from the Tree Board . The Tree Board may remove or cause or order to be moved or removed any boulevard tree not planted by permit , or any boulevard tree which is not in compliance with this ordinance . This section does not prohibit the planting of boulevard trees by adjacent property owners providing the selection, locations , and care of said trees are in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. D. Tree Trimming. The Tree Board , or its agent , shall have the authority to trim trees in parks and other public spaces . The Tree Board , or its agent , shall have the authority to trim boulevard trees, as needed , to allow the movement of the city street maintenance equipment along the streets . The property owner shall be responsible for aesthetic trimming ; for trimming on any corner lot which is necessary to allow visibility at intersections ; for trimming of any boulevard tree or shrub which is necessary to maintain adequate sightlines for vehicles , bicycles , and pedestrians; and for any other trimming not specifically assigned to the Tree Board , or its agent . E. Pruning and Removal of Dead Branches and Trees. Every owner of any tree within the city shall prune the branches so as to remove all dead, diseased , dangerous, or broken or decayed limbs . Any standing dead or fallen tree is hereby declared a public nuisance . Any such tree shall be removed and disposed of promptly by the owner , or in the case of boulevard trees by the Director of Public Works . Standing or fallen dead trees located in public owned parks or open spaces shall be removed at the discretion of the Director of Public Works. F. Storm Damage. The Director of Public Works shall be responsible for cleanup of downed trees, broken limbs and stump removal of storm damaged boulevard trees . G. Stump Removal . All boulevard stumps shall be removed four inches below the surface of the ground so that the top of the stump shall not project above the surface of the ground . H. Abuse or Mutilation of Trees. No person shall intentionally damage, cut , carve , transplant , or remove any public tree ; attach any rope , wire, nails , advertising posters , or other contrivances to any public trees ; allow any gaseous , liquid , or solid substance which is harmful to such trees to come into contact with them; or set any fire __ Jr permit any fire to burn when such fire or the heat thereof will injure any portion of the tree ; or to direct or authorize such activity or circumstance .