1. Dead or Diseased Tree Removal on Private Property. The owner or person in possession of private property shall remove any trees constituting a hazard to life or property, or trees harboring insects or disease which constitute a potential threat to other trees within the City located on the private property within the City. If the owner or person in possession fails to remove any such tree, the City may serve notice on the property owner requiring the property owner to do so within 30 days. If the property owner fails to remove any such tree within that time, the City may perform the required action and assess the costs against the abutting property for collection in the same manner as a property tax.
2. Removal of Stumps. All stumps of park trees and trees in the parking shall be removed below the surface of the ground so that the top of the stump does not project above the surface of the ground, except trees in the Greenbelt Park.