7-5-1: NUISANCE DECLARED:
   (A)   Diseased Trees: Trees of all species and varieties of elm, zelkova and planera affected with the fungus Ceratostomella Ulmi, as determined by laboratory analysis, are hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and shall be removed and burned within ten (10) days following notification of the discovery of such infection. It shall be unlawful for any person, being the owner of the property whereon such a tree is situated, to possess or keep such a tree after the expiration of ten (10) days following notification of the discovery of said infection.
   (B)   Elm Bark Beetle Breeding Places: Trees or parts thereof of elm, zelkova or planera in a dead or dying condition that may serve as a breeding place for the European elm bark beetle, Scolytus Multistriatus, are hereby declared to be public nuisances, and it shall be unlawful for the person owning property whereon the same is situated to possess or keep the same. (Ord. 58-27, 9-2-58)