(a) Diseased Trees. Any tree or part thereof which is infected by a lethal communicable disease that is likely to spread to other trees is declared to be a public nuisance. The owner or occupant of the property upon which the tree is located must remove the tree or otherwise abate the nuisance.
(b) Dangerous Trees.
(1) Any tree or shrub which overhangs any sidewalk, street, or other public place in the City in such a way as to impede or interfere with traffic or travel on such public place, or which obstructs any street lamp or interferes with the fire alarm wires, is declared to be a public nuisance and shall be trimmed by the owner of the abutting premises on which such tree or shrub grows so that the obstruction shall cease.
(2) Any tree, or any limb or part of a tree which has become likely to fall on or across any public way or place is declared to be a public nuisance and shall be removed by the owner of the premises on which such tree grows or stands.
(b) Trees Causing Damage. Any tree on a private property having roots or root characteristics which damage a public sewer, street or sidewalk is declared to be a public nuisance, and said nuisance shall be abated or shall be removed by the owner or occupant of such property.
(Ord. 117-2004. Passed 6-21-04.)