915.04 DUTY TO KEEP TREES TRIMMED.

   (a)    It shall be the duty of every person who is the owner of, or as the agent has the care of, any lot or parcel of land situated within the City and abutting upon any sidewalk, alley, street or highway, to trim and keep trimmed all trees growing on such premises, or between the same, the branches of which overhang any part of such sidewalk, alley, street or highway in such a manner that the lowermost branches shall be at least fifteen feet above the level of such sidewalk, alley, street or highway. It shall be the duty of such persons to trim and keep trimmed all trees growing near any electric lights in such a manner that no branches thereof shall be nearer than six feet to such light or post upon which it is fastened. Notice of violation of this section shall be served by the Bureau of Buildings, Inspections, Licenses and Permits in the manner provided by Section 915.02(a), and if such condition is not rectified within ten days, the City shall trim the trees and shall institute proceedings against the owner or agent for violation of this section.

   (b)    When a written notice of violation has been issued in accordance with the provisions of this section, such notice shall constitute adequate and effective notice for all enforcement purposes under this chapter with respect to continuing or repeat violations of Section 915.04, for a period of one year following the date on which such initial service is given.

(Ord. 08-041. Passed 4-1-08.)