(a) The Board of Supervisors’ finds that within the Mountain Area as defined in San Bernardino County Code § 23.0304(a) a unique problem arises from several factors, including storms and various forms of precipitation, causing trees to become unstable and hazardous to lives and property.
(b) Within the boundaries of the Mountain Area, the provisions of this Section shall apply to any tree which constitutes a fire, health, or safety hazard or which may endanger or injure neighboring property, or the health, safety, or well-being of persons or property.
(c) Every owner, occupant or person in control of any land or interest in land within such areas of the County shall abate any hazardous tree therefrom and from all sidewalks, parkways and easements on such land.
(Am. Ord. 3586, passed - -1994)