(A) The owners of property having trees that fall within the scope of this subchapter and wish to have those trees removed or trimmed shall do so at their own expense.
(B) Owners must arrange to have hazard limbs and trees that threaten public safety removed within 30 days, an additional 30 days for removal of hazard limbs or trees will be granted, if so needed.
(C) In the event that the City Arborist in consultation with a certified arborist has in his judgement determined that a tree or part thereof falling within the scope of this subchapter needs removal and after so being advised the property owner refuses to remove the hazard pursuant to division (B) of this section, then the city may contract for the removal of the tree and bill the property owner.
(D) If the property owner fails to remit within 90 days of being billed of the removal then the legislative body may direct the City Attorney to file a lien against the property or take whatever other measures necessary to collect from the property owner.
(E) In the case of imminent danger, the City Arborist will inform the Council requesting the declaration of an emergency. With the declaration, either the owner or city may remove the hazard limb or tree as soon as possible.
(Ord. 93-03, passed 7-19-93; Am. Ord. 93-04, passed 10-18-93)