Upon approval of an application to plant, substantially prune and/or remove trees and shrubs, the Director shall issue a permit for the work of removing, substantially pruning or planting any tree in a drainage swale or any tree or shrubs lying in a planting strip or other public place. [Ord. 3475 § 7, 2001; Ord. 3000 § 6, 1994; Ord. 1532 § 5, 1972; Code 1970 § 12.12.060.]