955.17 OBSTRUCTION; TREES PRUNED.

   It shall be the duty of any person or persons owing or occupying real property bordering on any street upon which property there may be trees, to prune such trees in such manner that they will not obstruct or shade the street lights, obstruct the passage of pedestrians on sidewalks, obstruct the vision of traffic signs or obstruct the view of any street intersection. Such persons shall remove all dead, diseased or dangerous trees, or broken or decayed limbs, which constitute a menace to the safety of the public. The minimum clearance of any overhanging portion thereof shall be eight feet over sidewalks and twelve feet over all streets except truck thoroughfares, which shall have a clearance of sixteen feet.

   (a)   Notice to Prune. Should any person or persons owing real property bordering on any street fail to prune trees as hereinabove provided, the Director of Planning and Zoning or his/her designee and/or the City Arborist shall order such person or persons to so prune such trees within ten days after receipt of written notice.

   (b)   Order Required. The order herein shall be served by certified mail to the last known address of the property owner.

   (c)   Failure to Comply. When a person, to whom an order is directed, fails to comply within the specified time, it shall be lawful for the City to prune such trees and to assess the property owner for the cost of services rendered.

      (Ord. 2001-317. Passed 1-14-02.)