The Village may cause the removal of dead or diseased trees on private or public property within the Village when such trees constitute a hazard to persons using the Village streets, sidewalks, parks or other property or to property belonging to such persons or to the Village, or when such trees harbor insects or diseases which constitute a potential threat to other trees within the Village. The Village Tree Board will notify, in writing, the owners of such trees. When such a tree is on private property, removal shall be done by such owner at.the owner's expense within sixty days after the date of service of notice, or immediately if any emergency situation is determined by the Mayor. If the owner fails to comply with such notice, the Board may remove such tree and assess the cost thereof to the owner as provided by law in the case of special assessments.
(Ord. 1021. Passed 1-7-85.)