The city, in accordance with the law, shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead, diseased, or trees that are deemed a nuisance on private property within the city, when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease which constitutes a potential threat to other trees within the city. The city will notify in writing the owners of such trees. Removal is the responsibility of said owners and shall be done by the owners at their own expense within 60 days after the date of service of notice or such other time as may be agreed upon by the city and the property owner. In the event of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove such trees and file a lien against the property for the amount of the costs of removal.
(Ord. 2008-11-0207O, passed 11-25-2008)