Any tree or shrub which overhangs any sidewalk, street or other public place in the city at a less height than eight feet or in such a way as to impede or interfere with traffic or travel on such public place shall be trimmed by the owner of the abutting premises or of the premises on which such tree or shrub grows, so that the obstruction shall cease. Any tree or limb of a tree which has become likely to fall on or across any public way or place shall be removed by the owner of the premises on which such tree grows or stands. The Superintendent of Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks may trim or remove any tree or shrub so that the obstruction or danger to traffic or passage shall be eliminated.
('72 Code, § 93.015) Penalty, see § 10.99