A. Declaration Of Nuisance; Abatement: Any dead, diseased or damaged trees or shrubs which may harbor serious insect or diseased pests or disease injurious to other trees is hereby declared a nuisance and when any dead, diseased, damaged or healthy tree or shrub which is in a state of deterioration, and in such a condition that said tree may fall and damage property or cause injury to persons, is hereby declared to be a nuisance, said nuisances may be abated in the same manner as any other nuisance as set forth in the provisions of the ordinances of the city or the code of Iowa.
B. Dutch Elm Diseased Trees:
1. Removal Required: Any tree infected with Dutch elm disease is hereby specifically declared to be a nuisance and the city shall remove or cause to be removed any tree known to be contaminated.
2. Notify Owner To Remove; Right To Inspect: Any tree infected with Dutch elm disease, and which is located on private property, shall be removed by the owner thereof after the owner has received a written notice requiring the removal of said tree and said tree shall be removed within thirty (30) days after receipt of said notice. The notice may be served upon the property owner or on the occupant or person in charge of the property, and the city is hereby authorized to enter and inspect the trees growing on private property in an effort to enforce the application of this chapter.
3. Removal By City; Assessment Of Cost: If the tree is not removed on or before the date specified in the notice, the city may remove or cause said tree to be removed and the exact cost of such work shall be certified and assessed against the property owner as specified in the code of Iowa. (Ord. 39, 11-10-1970)