(A) Trimming of trees and shrubbery. The owner of real property upon which a tree, plant or shrubbery stands with any part thereof upon or overhanging a public street, sidewalk or alley, shall keep such tree, plant or shrubbery trimmed to a minimum clearance above ground of ten feet over sidewalks and 12 feet over streets.
(B) Notice to trim.
(1) Whenever the Mayor finds a violation of division (A) above of this section exists, he shall give, or cause to be given, or mail by registered mail, to the owner a written notice stating the violation and giving the owner ten days from the date of such notice to comply with division (A) above. Such delivery or mailing shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(2) If the person to whom a notice of violation is addressed cannot be found within Franklin County after a reasonable and diligent search, then notice shall be sent by registered mail to the last known address of such person and a copy of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the structure or premises to which it relates. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed legal service of notice.
(C) Noncompliance. If the owner fails to comply with the notice required in division (B) above, the Mayor shall cause such trimming to be done and may employ the necessary labor to perform such task. After such work is done, the Mayor shall serve notice by the method provided in division (B) above, to the owner to pay the cost of such trimming, which notice shall be accompanied by a statement of the cost incurred. If such cost is not paid by the owner within 30 days after the date of such notice the Mayor shall make return of the amount to the Franklin County Auditor to be entered upon the tax duplicate to be collected as other taxes and returned to the Village as general fund monies.
(Ord. 0-963-76, passed 7-19-76)