The owner or person in control of every lot or parcel of land, whether improved or unimproved, within the corporate limits upon which a tree, plant, or shrubbery stands with any part upon or overhanging any dedicated utility easement, public street, or sidewalk shall conform to the regulations herein provided; otherwise, the Village shall cause it to be trimmed or cut down and removed in accordance with these regulations and assess the cost thereof against the owner of such lot or parcel of land.
(a) The owner or person in control shall trim or cause to be trimmed the tree, plant, or shrubbery so that a clear height of eight feet between the lowest branches of the same and the street or sidewalk is maintained.
(b) The owner or person in control shall trim or remove, as the case may require, every dead, decayed, or broken tree, plant or shrubbery, or part thereof, so that the same shall not fall to the street or sidewalk.
(c) The owner or person in control shall cut down and remove any tree, plant, or shrubbery or any part thereof, as may be necessary to provide a clear and unobstructed view of traffic from all directions at any street intersection, or abate any nuisance necessary to protect life, limb, or property of persons, drivers of any vehicles, or pedestrians using the street or sidewalk, or to prevent obstruction to any street light or wires.
(d) Trees, plants or shrubbery which are in violation of Sections 905.01 (a) - (c) are by reason of their unsightliness, intrusion into public spaces, and/or hazardous nature, are injurious to the public health, safety or welfare of the citizens of St. Bernard and are declared a public nuisance.
(Ord. 21-2023. Passed 8-10-23.)