(A) It is the responsibility of the property owner of the property adjacent to the street tree, or other plantings located in the city right-of-way, to maintain such in a manner that does not cause or contribute to damage to the street, sidewalk, curb or public utilities.
(B) After giving a property owner an opportunity to cure any damage or to properly prune or maintain the offending tree or planting lying in the public right-of-way, the city, through its Code Enforcement Officer, and the Code Enforcement Board may remove or cause to be removed the offending trees or plantings located in the city right-of-way.
(C) The city may recover from the property owner the costs and expenses expended by the city in removing the tree, plant, or bush. A lien for the city’s expenses may be asserted against the property.
(Ord. 10-6, passed 9-1-2010) Penalty, see § 98.99