35.180 Hazardous Trees Declared a Public Nuisance

Page 35-8 3510-10 Community Forestry A. The following are hereby declared to be a public nuisance: Adopted 04/22/08 1. Hazardous Trees; 2. any vegetation on public or private property that is dead, partially uprooted or blown over so as to be in danger of falling, or which serves as a host to a communicable or destructive disease or other pestilence and constitutes a potential threat to other trees; 3. the roots of any tree which cause the surface of a public street, curb, or sidewalk to be upheaved or otherwise disturbed or which cause damage to sewers, storm drains, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines, or other public utility lines; and 4. any public or private tree or portion thereof which by reason of location or condition, interferes with any power transmission line, public street, sidewalk, or signage, or constitutes an imminent danger or hazard to the health, safety or well-being of the public. 5. keep or maintaining a tree, shrub, or other vegetation that is a danger or a hazard to other trees, other vegetation, structures, or the general public.