The owner, occupant or other person having the charge of any lot or parcel of land abutting any street, sidewalk or public ground in the City shall trim or cause to be trimmed all trees growing on such premises which overhang any portion of the street, sidewalk or public ground, so as not to obstruct traffic or street light illumination near such trees. Branches overhanging any sidewalk or roadway shall be trimmed so as to have a clear height of ten feet above the sidewalk or roadway surface. All dead, decayed or broken trees or branches shall be removed or trimmed so as to prevent injury to persons or property. Trees, plants or shrubs shall be removed or trimmed so as to provide a clear and unobstructed view of traffic from all directions at any street intersection, or of any traffic control device which is lawfully placed.
(Ord. 24-68. Passed 9-3-68.)