The owner of every lot or parcel of land within the corporate limits upon which a tree, plant or shrub stands with any part thereof upon or overhanging a public street, sidewalk or lateral strip or other public right-of-way, but not limited to alleys, shall conform to the regulations provided in this division, otherwise, the City shall cause such tree, plant or shrub to be trimmed or cut down and removed in accordance with these regulations and assess the cost thereof against the owner of such lot or parcel of land.
(a) The owner shall trim or cause the tree, plant or shrub to be trimmed so that a clear height of 12 feet between the lowest branches of the same and the street or alley level is maintained, and so that a clear height of nine feet between the lowest branches of the same and the sidewalk, lateral strip or other public right-of-way is maintained.
(b) The owner shall trim or remove, as the case may require, every dead, decayed or broken tree, plant or shrub, or part thereof, so that the same will not fall to the street, sidewalk, lateral strip or other public right-of-way.
(c) The owner shall cut down and remove any tree, plant or shrub, or 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 necessary to protect the life, limb or property of persons, drivers of any vehicles, or pedestrians using the street, sidewalk, lateral strip or other public right-of-way.
(Ord. 2001-100, passed 9-4-2001)