§ 18-5. Authority to treat or remove trees on private property.

(a)

The building inspector may cause or order the removal of any tree or part thereof on public or private property which is in an unsafe condition, damaging to sewers or other public improvements facilities, or infested by an injurious fungus, disease, insect or other pest.

(b)

The building inspector may cause or order necessary treatment for any tree on public or private property which is infested by any injurious fungus, disease, insect or other pest when he determines such action is necessary to prevent the spread of any such injurious condition or pest and to prevent danger therefrom to persons or property or to vegetation planted on adjacent property.

(c)

Before exercising the authority conferred by this section, the building inspector shall order the owner or occupant of the property to take corrective action. The order shall be in writing and shall state that the action specified therein must be taken within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after the order is mailed. The order shall be mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. If the condition has not been corrected or if action that would lead to a timely correction of the condition has not been taken within the time specified above, the building inspector may enter upon the property, perform the work necessary to correct the condition, and bill the owner or occupant of the property for the actual costs incurred. The costs of such work if not paid shall constitute a lien against the property.

(Ord. of 10-13-88, § 4)