(A) It shall be the responsibility of the abutting property owner to maintain all property outside the lot and property lines and outside the curb lines or roadway edge upon the public streets; except that, the abutting property owner shall not be required to remove diseased trees or dead wood on the publicly-owned property or right-of-way.
(2011 Code, § 50.0112)
(B) If the abutting property owner does not perform an action required under the above section within a reasonable time, the city may perform the required action and assess the cost against the abutting property for collection in the same manner as a property tax.
(2011 Code, § 50.0113)