The owner of every lot or parcel of land within the Village upon which a tree, plant or shrubbery stands with any part thereof upon or overhanging a public street or sidewalk shall conform to the regulations herein provided; otherwise, after due notice, the Village shall cause such trees to be trimmed or cut down and removed in accordance with said regulations, and assess the cost thereof against the owner of such lot or parcel of land.
(a) The owner shall trim or cause to be trimmed said tree, plant or shrubbery so that a clear height of eight feet between the lowest branches of the same and the street or sidewalk is maintained.
(b) The owner shall trim or remove, as the case may require, every dead, decayed or broken tree, plant or shrub, or part thereof, so that the same shall not fall to the street or sidewalk.
(c) The owner shall cut down and remove any tree, plant or shrub, or any part thereof, as may be necessary to provide a clear and unobstructive view of traffic from all directions at any street intersection, or to abate any nuisance necessary to protect life, limb or property of persons, drivers of any vehicles, or pedestrians using said street or sidewalk.
(d) It shall be unlawful to plant or replace trees or any species on any portion of a dedicated street, or public right of way or public place, without written permission of the Village Shade Tree Commission.
(Ord. 85-19. Passed 12-17-85.)