(a) It is unlawful for any property owner to maintain or permit to stand on his property dead, diseased, damaged or alive, tree, shrub, evergreen or other plant material which is deemed by the Parks and Recreation Department to be a menace to the public health, safety and welfare. The Mayor or his designee shall order removal of such tree, shrub, evergreen or other plant material, by a letter sent certified mail, return receipt requested. A period of no more than fifteen days will be permitted to affect such removal. Failure to comply with the removal order shall result in the cost being assessed to the owner.
(b) The person to whom an order is directed may appeal the order of the Mayor or his designee by notifying the Mayor of such an appeal within the fifteen days after receipt of written notice. The Mayor or his designee will delay enforcement of the order until such time that the appeal may be presented to and decided by the Landscape Advisory Board.
(Ord. 94-10. Passed 4-4-94.)