(a) It shall be the duty of any person owning or occupying real property bordering on any street upon which property there may be trees to prune or remove such trees in a manner that they will not obstruct or shade the street lights or obstruct the passage of pedestrians on sidewalks, the vision of traffic signs or the view of any street or alley intersection. The minimum clearance of any overhanging portion thereof shall be eight feet over sidewalks, and twelve feet over all streets except truck thoroughfares which shall have a clearance of sixteen feet.
(b) For any person owning real property bordering on any street who fails to prune or remove trees as provided herein, the Shade Tree Commission shall order such person, within thirty days after receipt of written notice, to prune or remove such trees.
(c) When a person whom an order is directed fails to comply within the specified time, the Municipality shall prune or remove such trees, and the exact cost thereof shall be assessed to the owner as provided by law.
(d) Owners shall remove all dead, diseased or dangerous trees, or broken or decayed limbs on their property which constitute a menace to the safety of the public. The Village shall have the right to prune any tree or shrub on private property when it interferes with the proper spread of light along the street from a street light or interferes with the visibility of any traffic control device or sign. Pruning shall be done by the owner at their own expense within thirty days of service of notice. In the event of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the Village shall have the authority to prune and charge the cost to the property owner. Trees may be also pruned for shaping purposes.
(e) The Shade Tree Commission may recommend the removal of any tree or part thereof, which is in an unsafe condition or which by reason of its nature is injurious to sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines or other public improvements or is affected with any injurious fungus, insect or pest. This section does not prohibit the planting of street trees by adjacent property owners providing that this section of such streets in accordance with Section 945.08. Pruning for shaping purposes may be done. All spraying shall meet all specifications and regulations for the spray materials.
(Ord. 00-10. Passed 7-10-00.)