A. Definition: As used herein, a "traffic hazard" shall mean any tree, plant, shrub, fence or other structure that is so situated as to obstruct the view of any driver of a vehicle on the streets.
B. Removal By Property Owner: The owner of any lot or parcel of land upon which there is a traffic hazard shall remove it upon notice as provided in subsection C of this section.
C. Notice To Remove Traffic Hazard: The city clerk shall notify the owner of any property upon which a traffic hazard exists to remove it within ten (10) days of the date of service of the notice. The notice shall be in writing, shall describe the hazard to be removed, and shall be served in one of the following ways:
1. By personal service upon the owner.
2. By leaving a copy of the notice with a person over the age of sixteen (16) years, and who is residing upon the premises involved.
3. By serving a copy on the person in possession of the premises involved.
4. By mailing by registered or certified mail to the owner.
D. Appeals: The property owner may appeal from the notice to remove a traffic hazard by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk within ten (10) days after service of the notice upon him. The appeal shall be heard by the mayor and board of commissioners at the next regular meeting or at a specifically designated time.
E. Failure To Remove: The failure of any property owner to remove the traffic hazard within the time specified in the notice or if appeal is taken, within ten (10) days after any order of the mayor and board of commissioners shall constitute an offense.
F. Violation; Penalty: The penalty for a violation of this section is up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus costs for a first time offense, two hundred dollars ($200.00) plus costs for a second offense and three hundred dollars ($300.00) plus costs for a third and subsequent offense. (Ord. 2014-16, 5-6-2014)