The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all trees, shrubs, weeds, vines and brush planted in or upon any public area and in certain instances on private property within the City and any existing trees that violate other sections of this chapter. State legislation or State Department of Transportation rules take precedence over this chapter if along a state-designated highway.
All areas of the City are to be kept free of any noxious weeds and shall also be kept free of any other weeds, vines or brush for health and safety reasons as required by ordinance Chapter 50; Nuisance Abatement Procedure.