§ 122-4. Trees and similar obstructions in vicinity of fire hydrant.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any tree, shrub, vine, palm, hedge or similar plant of any description or kind to be planted, cultivated, grown or permitted to be planted, cultivated or grown between the sidewalk and the curb or ditch line on any street or highway at a lesser distance than 7½ feet from any fire hydrant.

(b)

However, any shade tree growing on December 13, 1951, that is between the sidewalk and the curb on any public street or highway that is less than 7½ feet from any such fireplug shall not be affected by this section.

(Ord. No. 132, § 3, 12-13-51; Code 1967, § 26-6)

Cross reference

Fire prevention and protection, ch. 38.