(A) Dead and dying trees that pose a safety or health risk to residents or to other trees shall be removed in a timely manner. This section will apply to both public and private trees. The Tree Board will make the risk determination, and if appropriate, will cause the tree to be removed. If the tree is on private property, the Tree Board will serve notice of the risk, and give an allowed time for the removal.
(B) The Tree Board will upon finding dead or dying trees on private property, notify the landowner of the tree and encourage the landowner to remove the tree.
(C) Stump removal to below ground level is considered part of the tree removal process.
(1989 Code, § 14-705)