(A) Hazard trees and public nuisances.
(1) Any tree that poses a high risk of damage to persons or property shall constitute a hazard tree. The standard for rating the degree of hazard of a tree shall be the International Society of Arboriculture’s Tree Risk Assessment Manual. Reference copies of the International Society of Arboriculture’s Tree Risk Assessment Manual will be made available in the office of the City Clerk, and the Public Works Department.
(2) Any tree, shrub or other plant interfering with public or private utilities, or which interferes with or restricts the full use or visibility of any public street, sidewalk, alley or intersection to any person lawfully using such right-of-way shall constitute a public nuisance. A public nuisance may further include any tree, shrub or other plant on public or private property that harbors insects or disease infestations that may readily spread to infect and cause permanent harm to neighboring arboriculture.
(3) The Urban Forester shall manage or eliminate any public arboriculture that constitutes a hazard or a public nuisance as determined through the city’s nuisance ordinances.
(Ord. O-20-20, passed 9-15-2020)