Every private owner of every tree adjacent to or in close proximity with any street light, electric line, sewer or water pipe, or other utility line or pipe, shall keep said tree in proper shape and condition, and shall, when necessary, prune or remove the same, at his or her expense, in proper manner, so that said tree does not interfere with or hinder normal usage of said street, sidewalk, area, utility, or the like, or block any light from any such street light. The owner shall also remove all dead, diseased, broken, decaying, or otherwise dangerous limbs and branches which pose a potential health hazard or danger to the public. If the private owner does not comply with this section, the city shall have the right to prune or remove any tree in violation of this section in the manner and with the same effect as described in §§ 93.35 through 93.40 of this chapter, with the cost thereof being the responsibility of the private owner.
(Prior Code, § 7A.0305)