The City shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased tree on private property within the City when such trees constitute a hazard to life or property, or harbor insects or disease which constitutes a potential threat to other trees or plants within the City. Removal shall be done by said owners at their own expense. In the event of the failure of the owners to comply with such provisions, the City shall have the authority to remove such trees and the owner shall immediately reimburse the City for the expense of such removal.
(1987 Code § 24-19)