The owner of every lot or parcel of land within the City upon which a dead or diseased tree stands, when such tree constitutes a hazard to life or property or constitutes a threat to the lasting health of other trees in the City, shall cause such tree to be removed so as to abate such nuisance condition. The Mayor or his designee is authorized to enter upon such property and examine any tree suspected to be dead or diseased. (Ord. 95-6134. Passed 4-25-95.)