The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property within the city, when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or diseases which constitute a potential threat to other trees in the city. The city will notify in writing the owners of such trees. Said owners at their own expense shall do removal within 60 days after the date of service of notice. In the event of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove such trees and charge the cost of removal to the owner.
(2009 Code, § 100.39) (Ord. passed 12-9-2008) Penalty, see § 86.99