The city forester shall prepare arboricultural regulations containing a list of approved species of trees which may be planted on public streets within the city, a list of approved shrubs and ground covers, and standards for the planting of trees and shrubs upon public streets and property. Upon approval of such regulations by the city council, no trees or shrubs other than the kinds designated, and in accordance with the regulations, shall be planted on any public street or public place unless written consent of the city forester is obtained. [Code 2000 § 12-4-2].