The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees thereof on private property within the city, when the trees or parts thereof constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease that constitute a potential threat to other trees within the city. The Tree Board shall send notice by first class mail to the owner of the private property as appears from the assessment records, with a copy of the notice sent by first class mail to the occupant. Removal shall be done by the owner or occupants at their own expense within 60 days after the date of mailing of notice. In the event of failure of owners or occupants to comply with these provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove the trees and charge the cost of removal on the owner’s property tax notice. In addition, the city may elect to recover the amount through court action.
(1993 Code, § 97.16) (Ord. 94-5, passed 11-21-1994)