Every owner of any tree overhanging any street or rights-of-way within the city shall prune the branches so that such branches shall not obstruct the lights from any street lamp or obstruct the view of any street intersection and so that there shall be a clear space of ten feet above the surface of the street or sidewalk. The owners shall remove all dead, distressed or dangerous trees, or broken or decayed limbs which constitute a menace to the safety of the public. The city shall have the right to prune any tree or shrub on private property when it interferes with the proper spread of light along the street from a street light or interfere with visibility of any traffic control device or sign, at least ten feet back from the light, sign or device.
(Ord. 21-2002, passed 9-3-2002; Am. Ord. 9-2004, passed 6-1-2004)