Trees and shrubs growing upon or near the lot line or upon public ground and interfering with the use or construction of any public improvements shall be deemed an obstruction under this subchapter. The trees, shrubs and their roots may be removed by the city at the expense of the owner of the property upon which the tree or shrub is located should the owner fail or neglect after notice, to do so. It shall be unlawful for any person, persons, firm or corporation to obstruct or encumber, by fences, gates, buildings, structures or otherwise, any of the streets, alleys or sidewalks.
Penalty, see § 94.999