If a poplar tree is planted in violation of Section 557.06, it shall be the duty of the Safety-Service Director to order the person planting the same or the owner or his agent, of the property upon or abutting which such tree has been planted, to remove the same forthwith. If such person, owner or agent fails to remove the tree, the Director shall cause such tree to be removed. The cost and expense thereof shall be charged against the person planting the tree and shall be collected by suit according to law. Such remedy shall be in addition to the penalty provided in Section 557.06(b).
(1968 Code Sec. 97.08)