The city shall have the right to inspect and cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees or other vegetation on private property within the city, if such trees constitute a hazard to life or property or harbor pests, which constitute a threat to other trees within the city. The city shall notify the owners of such trees, in writing, to remove such trees within such reasonable time as shall be determined by the city. Removal shall be made by the owners at their own expense. In the event of failure of the owners to comply with such provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove such trees, and charge the cost of removal to the owners, or assess the costs thereof against the property. (Ord. 712 (part), 2012; Ord. 585 (part), 2003)