(A) Burning. If trees on private property are found to be infected or in a dead or dying condition, the Utilities Superintendent shall give to the owner of the premises where the same are situated, written notice of the existence of such disease or of the dead or dying condition of such trees or parts thereof; and require the removal and burning of the same under the direction and supervision of the Utilities Superintendent. Such notice shall also notify the owner of the premises that if such tree is not removed and burned after five days notice by publication or personal service, the city will proceed with the removal and burning of the same, and assess the cost thereof against the property in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 8-424)
(B) Service of notice. Service of notice shall be by personal service where the owner of said premises is a resident of the city. When the owner is a nonresident, said notice shall be served by registered mail addressed to such owner at his or her last known address, as shown on the records in the office of the County Assessor, and by publication at least one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
(Prior Code, § 8-425)