The owner of every lot or parcel of land within the corporate limits upon which there is a tree, plant or shrubbery with any part upon or overhanging a public street or sidewalk shall conform to the regulations of this section; otherwise, the City shall cause such tree, plant or shrubbery to be trimmed or cut down and removed in accordance with these regulations and assess the cost thereof against the owner of the lot or parcel of land.
(a) The owner shall trim or cause to be trimmed the tree, plant or shrubbery so that a clear height of eight feet between the lowest branches of it and the street or sidewalk is maintained.
(b) The owner shall trim or remove, as the case may require, every dead, decayed or broken tree, plant or shrubbery or part thereof, so that it shall not fall to the street or sidewalk.
(c) The owner shall cut down and remove any tree, plant or shrubbery or any part thereof as may be necessary to provide a clear and unobstructed view of traffic from all directions at any street intersection, or to abate any nuisance in the protection of life, limb or property of persons, drivers of any vehicles or pedestrians using the street or sidewalk.
(Ord. 4871. Passed 11-6-58.)