A. If, on laboratory analysis of specimens removed from any elm tree by the Building Commissioner, it is determined that such tree is a public nuisance as provided herein, or if the Building Commissioner determines that any dead, or substantially dead elm trees, or dead elm wood, is a public nuisance as provided herein, the Building Inspector shall serve or cause to be served upon the owner of record of the lot or parcel of land on which such tree or dead elm wood is located, a written notice requiring such owner to comply with this Chapter. If any person upon whom such notice is served fails, neglects or refuses to remove and destroy by burning such elm tree or dead elm wood within ten (10) days after service of such notice, the Building Commissioner may proceed to remove and burn such tree or dead elm wood and assess the cost thereof against the owner of the lot or parcel of land and the amount of such cost shall be paid by the owner to the Village.
B. Service of notice provided for in this Section shall be by personal service if the owner of the lot or parcel of land on which an infected elm tree is located is a resident of the Village. If such owner cannot be found in the Village or is a nonresident of the Village, written notice shall be served by registered mail and by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Village.