It shall be the duty of persons mentioned in section 11-59, on notice in writing from the chief of the fire department or director of public works or their authorized deputies, to forthwith remove from any acequia, arroyo, water ditch or natural drainage channel which runs through their property within the city any rubbish, garbage, filth, growing vegetation, foreign matter of any type, or anything whatsoever which may impede the natural and easy flow of water, endanger or injure neighboring property or the free use and enjoyment of same, or endanger the health, welfare or safety of residents in the vicinity, or the public in general, within five (5) days from the date of such notice.
(1953 Code, ch. 18, § 55a; Ord. No. 1839, § 3, 7-21-58)