A. Obstructions Prohibited:
1. Traffic: Any tree or shrub located in a municipal parkway shall have its trunk, boughs or branches thereof cut and trimmed so as not to impede the passage of persons or vehicles along any street or sidewalk. Any branch or portion of a tree or shrub shall be considered an impediment if it is less than eight feet (8') above a sidewalk or less than fifteen feet (15') above a street. It shall be unlawful for any person or property owner to permit a tree or shrub to impede the passage of persons or vehicles along a street or sidewalk.
2. View: All trees or shrubs located in a municipal parkway shall have the trunks, boughs or branches thereof cut and trimmed so as not to obstruct the view of any person or driver of a vehicle traveling along a street or sidewalk of any traffic sign, traffic signal, street identification sign, or other vehicles or pedestrians which may be on or entering the roadway. It shall be unlawful for any person or property owner to permit a tree or shrub to obstruct the view as provided by this subsection.
B. Liability Of Owner: A property owner is liable for any tree or shrub in violation of this section which is rooted on private property. A property owner is not liable for any tree or shrub which is rooted in a municipal parkway.
C. Violations: A violation of this section is an absolute liability offense with regard to property owners, and the village need not prove knowledge of the violation on the part of property owner. Every day upon which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation. (2016 Code)