(A) The Tree Commission or Town Council shall have the right to prune or cause to be pruned any privately-owned trees overhanging any street or public right-of-way or sidewalk:
(1) Which constitutes a menace to the safety of the public; or
(2) Which obstructs the light from any street lamp at the intersection; or
(3) Which obstructs the motorist's view of any street intersection or any traffic control device or sign; or
(4) Which obstructs or endangers passing vehicles and pedestrians.
(B) If a tree constitutes a hazard to life and property, harbors insects or disease which constitutes a potential threat to other trees, the town shall have the right to cause removal of such dead or diseased trees on private property within the town. The Tree Commission will notify in writing the owner's of such trees, removal shall be done by said owners at their own expense within 60 days after the date of service of notice. In the event of failure of owner to comply with such provisions, the town shall have the authority to remove such trees and charge the cost of removal to the owner.
(Ord. 2000-2-15, passed 2-15-00; Am. Ord. 4-18-2006, passed 5-16-06) Penalty, see § 31.99