(A) The Urban Forester shall serve to the owner of the premises where a public nuisance as herein defined is found, written notice of the existence of such nuisance and an order detailing the requirements of abatement to be completed within a reasonable time to be specified in such notice. The requirements of abatement may include, but not be limited to, the use of cultural, mechanical, biological or chemical methods to abate the nuisance. In the case of oak wilt epidemics property owners may be required to participate in an Oak Wilt Management Program as described in § 150.656. The order shall advise the owner of a cost sharing program and fund availability offered by the city as described in § 150.657.
(B) The owner of the premises for purposes of this article means a person who has title to the property, possession of the property, whether lawful or not, or a greater right to possession of the property than all but the titled owner. The notice of abatement shall be served by registered mail or personally on the owner. If such owner cannot be found, a copy of said notice shall be placed upon said infected tree or plant or part thereof. Failure of the owner to correct the violation within the specified time shall constitute a misdemeanor.