(a) A person owning or occupying real property bordering on a street upon which property there are trees, shall prune such trees in such a manner that they will not obstruct or shade street lights, obstruct the passage of pedestrians on sidewalks, obstruct the vision of traffic or traffic signs, or obstruct the view of a street or alley intersection. The minimum clearance of an overhanging portion of a tree shall be ten feet over sidewalks and twelve feet over all streets, except truck thoroughfares which shall have a clearance of sixteen feet.
(b) No person shall maintain or permit to remain on his property a tree whose roots obstruct or impede the flow of liquid through any public sewer, drain or water main in the City.
(c) Should a property owner fail to comply with subsections (a) and (b) hereof, the Code Official shall notify such owner of such fact and order his compliance therewith within ten days after the receipt of such order. The form of such notice shall comply with the provisions of Section 1404.30 and shall be served in accordance with Section 1404.31.
(d) When a property owner fails to comply with the order provided for in subsection (c) hereof, the Director of Service and Safety may cause appropriate action to be taken to ensure compliance with such order, and the costs thereof shall be assessed against the property as provided in the Ohio Revised Code.
(e) All expenses related to the pruning and removal of obstructions by the City shall be paid out of funds appropriated by Council. The expenses shall consist of the following:
(1) All direct costs for the pruning or removal of obstructions; plus
(2) The costs for preparing and serving all notices; plus
(Ord. 18-36. Passed 5-22-18.)