A. All injurious pests and diseases infecting any tree within the city are hereby declared to be public nuisances.
B. The owner of the property abutting a public right of way, public land, entrance to a subdivision or commercial or industrial district property within the city, the trees or shrubs upon which property are infected with any injurious pests or diseases, shall stop the infestation of said pests, and their eggs or larvae, and spread of said disease, to any tree or shrub located in or upon said right of way, public land, entrance to a subdivision or commercial or industrial district property. (Ord. 300, 9-9-1997)