(A) Branches of trees, whether the tree is a street tree or is on private property abutting the right-of-way of a public street or alley, shall be kept pruned in such manner as not to obstruct light from any street light on the street, or the view of any street intersection on the part of the operator of a vehicle approaching the intersection. Branches overhanging the sidewalk, a portion of the street used by vehicles, or an alley shall be kept pruned to a height not less than ten feet above the surface of the sidewalk, and not less than 12 feet above the surface of such portion of the street and of alleys. Branches existing in violation of this section are declared to be a nuisance.
(B) Any tree which, because of an unsafe condition, is hazardous to persons or property on a sidewalk or portion of a street used by vehicles; any tree which by its nature is injurious to utility, sewer, water, or gas lines or other public improvements situated within the right-of-way of a street or alley; and any tree, whether a street or a tree situated on private property, which is affected by any injurious insect or disease is declared to be a nuisance and shall be removed.
(C) It is hereby declared to be a public nuisance for a property owner to permit, allow, or maintain any dead or diseased tree or trees within the right-of-way of streets within the corporate limits of the city.
(Ord. 3371, passed - -1994)