1. Tree Trimming. The owner or agent of the abutting property shall keep trees on, or overhanging the street, trimmed so that all branches will be at least fifteen (15) feet above the surface of the street and eight (8) feet above the sidewalks. If the abutting property owner fails to trim the trees, the City may serve notice on the abutting property owner requiring that such action be taken within fourteen (14) days. If such action is not taken within that time, the City may perform the required action and access the costs against the abutting property owner for collection by that same processes as the City collects unpaid bills.
2. Tree Removal. The City has the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property within the City when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease which constitute a potential threat to other trees within the City. The City will notify in writing the owners of such trees. Removal shall be done by said owners at their own expense within sixty (60) days after the date of service of notice. In the event of failure to comply with such provisions, the City Administrator may cause the condition to be corrected and the cost assessed against the property and collected by the same process as the City collects unpaid bills.