It is unlawful for any person to remove a heritage tree from a street, sidewalk, lane, alley or public park or place within the town, without first having obtained a written permit from the building department in accordance with Chapter 8.10 of the Atherton Municipal Code. (Ord. 490 § 36, 1996; Ord. 484 § 1(G), (H), 1994; Ord. 387 § 8 (part), 1981; Ord. 14 §§ 1, 2, 1923)