(A) No property owner shall permit any part of any tree, shrub or groundcover on his or her property to obstruct movement of vehicles or pedestrians in the public right-of-way.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to keep trees situated on property owned or controlled by them properly trimmed and in a safe condition.
(C) The owner of any property within the corporate limits shall on 20-days' notice given by order of the Board, trim any tree, shrub or groundcover on their property that is in violation of this chapter. If the property owner fails to comply with the order, the Board shall cause the tree, shrub or groundcover to be maintained in accordance with this chapter.
(D) The expense of tree care which is performed by the city, as per division (C) herein, shall be a lien on the property of the owner and shall be collected in the same manner as assessments for the cutting of weeds if no payment is received for the services within 60 days of request for payment by the Clerk-Treasurer. In addition to the above methods, the city shall have the right to bring a civil action to recover any delinquent charges, together with reasonable attorney's fees.
(Ord. G-98-290, passed 12-17-1998)