(A) It shall be unlawful for any property owner, lessee, or occupant or agent of any such property owner, lessee or occupant to permit trees, hedges, shrubbery, vines, grass or other such vegetation to grow so as to interfere with the safety and visibility of pedestrians and vehicle operators using the streets and sidewalks within the city.
(B) Each property owner, lessee or occupant or agent of any such property owner, lessee, or occupant shall maintain all trees, hedges, shrubbery, vines or other such vegetation so as not to encroach on any public right-of-way, including streets and sidewalks, within the city. Such trees, shrubbery, hedges or vines shall be trimmed so as not to block any traffic control device, driveway, crosswalk or side street. Should any such trees, shrubbery, hedges or vines located in the right-of-way, fall or be knocked over into the property owner's yard or onto the street or sidewalk, it shall be the property owner's responsibility to remove the fallen trees, shrubs, hedges or vines in an expedient manner.
(C) Any property owner, lessee or occupant and/or any agent of any such property owner, lessee or occupant shall mow rights-of-way or lawns in such manner as to avoid throwing grass or other vegetation onto a city street or sidewalk.
(D) See Property Maintenance Code for additional guidance on vegetation and interference with visibility on public rights-of-way.
(Ord. 2019-1781, passed 8-22-19)