Sec. 16.05.340. - Hazards and public nuisances.
A.
General prohibition; duty to abate. It is unlawful for any person having supervision or control of any lot, tract, parcel
of land or portion of it, occupied or unoccupied, improved or unimproved, within the
city limits to permit or maintain on any such lot, tract, or parcel or part any tree,
shrub, or part thereof which is a public nuisance or hazard and it shall be the duty
of such person to promptly remove, eradicate or otherwise control such condition in
accordance with this division and the arboricultural specifications manual.
B.
Trees and shrubs in public areas. If the city forester determines, with reasonable certainty upon inspection or examination,
any tree or shrub exists in or upon any public area in a hazardous condition or as
a public nuisance, the city forester shall immediately cause it to be treated, trimmed,
removed or otherwise abated in such manner as to prevent the spread of the hazard.
The manner in which the hazard shall be abated shall be determined by the city forester.
C.