All trees, plants, or shrubs standing upon private property in the City and having branches projecting into public highways or public property shall conform to the regulations herein provided; otherwise, the City shall cause such trees to be trimmed or cut down and removed in accordance with such regulations and assess the cost thereof against the owner of such lot or parcel of land according to the following:
(a) The owner shall trim or cause to be trimmed the tree, plant, or shrub so that a clear height of eight (8) feet between the lowest branches of the same and the sidewalk is maintained for pedestrian passage.
(b) The owner shall prune or cause to be pruned the tree, plant, or shrub so that a clear height of fourteen (14) feet between the lowest branches of the same and the public street is maintained for vehicle traffic.
(c) The owner shall prune or remove as the case may require, every dead, decayed, or broken tree, plant, shrub, or any part thereof so that the same shall not fall onto the public sidewalk, public property, or public street.
(Ord. 2007-94. Passed 9-19-07).