A. 
No tree more than four inches (4") in diameter, measured three feet (3') above the ground and located within the right-of-way of any street within the town, shall be removed without consent for such removal having first been obtained from the planning and zoning commission in regular session convened.
B. 
The provisions of subsection A of this section shall not apply to the town, or to any town officer or employee, or to any independent contractor of the town, in the performance of any work, job or contract on behalf of the town.
(1981 Code, sec. 10-1)