2.26.280: EXPENSE OF ABATEMENT; RESPONSIBILITY OF OFFENDER:

In case of neglect or refusal of any person to abate any nuisance defined by this chapter, after notice in writing has been served upon them, as provided in this chapter, and within the time specified in the notice, the city may abate or procure the abatement thereof, and the expense of such abatement shall be collected from the person so offending. (Ord. 75-88 § 1, 1988)

2.26.290: ABUSE OR MUTILATION OF PUBLIC TREES:

It is unlawful for any person to damage, transplant, top, remove or mutilate any tree on public property. (Ord. 75-88 § 1, 1988)

2.26.300: PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TREES NEAR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:

Any tree located on city property in the immediate vicinity of any excavation, demolition or construction site of any building, structure, street or utilities work, which has potential for injury, shall be protected from such injury. (Ord. 75-88 § 1, 1988)

2.26.310: TREE TOPPING:

It is unlawful for any person or firm to top, dehorn or pollard any public tree. Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, or trees creating emergency hazardous situations, are exempt from this section. Trees under utility wires or other obstructions where standard pruning practices are impossible may be exempted from this section with the prior written approval of the director of parks and recreation. (Ord. 75-88 § 1, 1988)