(A) If a laboratory or other analysis of specimens removed from any tree by the Village Manager, or his or her duly authorized representative, determines that such tree is a public nuisance pursuant to this article, or if the Village Manager determines that any dead or substantially dead tree, or deadwood, is a public nuisance as provided in this article, the Village Manager shall serve or cause to be served upon the person that is the owner or tenant of the lot or parcel of land on which such tree or deadwood is located, a written notice requiring such owner or tenant to comply with the provisions of this article.
(B) If the person upon whom such notice is served fails, neglects or refuses to remove and destroy such tree or deadwood, or treat for the purpose of eradication of a destructive pest within ten calendar days or within any additional reasonable time as permitted in writing by the Village Manager, or his or her duly authorized representative, after service of such notice, the Village Manager, or his or her duly authorized representative, may proceed to abate the nuisance in accordance with the non-summary abatement provisions of Chapter 14, Article 3
of the Carol Stream Municipal Code.
(C) Whenever, in the opinion of an officer of the village possessing police powers, the maintenance or continuation of a tree is determined to be a public nuisance pursuant to this article, and such nuisance creates an imminent threat of serious injury to persons or serious damage to persons or real property, such officer shall proceed with an initial summary abatement of the nuisance in accordance with § 14-3-11
of the Carol Stream Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2014-02-08, passed 2-18-2014)