No owner/developer shall permit a public nuisance to exist, as herein defined, and found to exist by the building official or representative. (2003 Code § 11-12-12)
A. Public Nuisances Designated: All trees defaced, broken, dangerous or diseased, or that part of the tree that constitutes a hazard, or part of the roots of any tree or shrub that interferes with or causes the surface of the street, curb or sidewalk in public right of way to be upheaved or otherwise disturbed, or any tree or shrub that has an infestation of pests, insects, or the eggs or larvae that may spread or the continued existence thereof constitute a serious hazard, or any tree or shrub or part thereof, whether public or private that overhang a public right of way or are growing thereon in such a manner as to obstruct or impair the free and full use of the right of way, or that constitute a sight hazard, as defined in subsection 11-9-3F of this chapter, are declared to be a public nuisance.
B. Abatement Of Nuisance: If it is determined by the building official or representative that a public nuisance exists, as defined in this chapter, the building official shall cause a notice to be issued to abate such nuisance. Such notice shall be headed "Notice To Abate Nuisance", shall contain a description of the property in general terms reasonably sufficient to identify the location of the nuisance, shall describe the nuisance in terms reasonably sufficient to identify the same, shall direct the abatement of the nuisance, shall specify the penalty and the appeal process as provided in this chapter. (2003 Code § 11-12-12)