The city, upon written confirmation from the Forestation Board, in consultation with a professional arborist or professional forester retained by the city if deemed appropriate, shall have the right to cause the removal or remediation of any tree or any portion of a tree located on private property within the city when that tree presents an unsafe condition constituting a hazard to life or property, or presents a threat or potential threat of the spread of disease to other trees within the city due to injurious fungus, insects, or other pests. If the owners of said trees decline for any reason to remove or remediate trees as required under this section, the city may provide written notice, via regular mail or posting on the property, advising the owners to conduct removal or remediation. If removal or remediation is not conducted within 45 calendar days, the city may provide further written notice, via regular mail or posting on the property, advising the owner of the city's intent to remove or remediate said trees. The owners shall have ten days from the receipt or posting of said notice to file a written appeal of the proposed removal or remediation to the Forestation Board. The Forestation Board shall have 30 days to issue a written ruling on such appeal.
(Ord. 484-2007, passed 12-10-07)