Hazardous trees and shrubs

A. Any hazardous tree or shrub planted on private property shall be trimmed by the owner of the premises on which such tree or shrub grows so that the hazard shall cease. B. Any tree or shrub not planted on private property and which interferes with utility lines shall be trimmed by the utility companies whose lines may be affected. Except for electric power lines, private property owners are responsible for trimming trees and shrubs which interfere with utility lines over their property. C. When a landowner fails to trim a hazardous tree or shrub pursuant to section 12.24A.090 (A), the director of public works upon being notified of such hazardous condition may notify the owner of record in writing of the hazardous tree or shrub, describing the conditions, and establishing a reasonable time within which corrective steps shall be taken. For the purpose of this chapter, a "reasonable time" shall be no more than fourteen calendar days from the date of mailing of the notification, which mailing shall be by certified mail. In the event that effective steps to correct the dangerous condition are not taken within the time specified, it shall be lawful for the County to abate such condition to the extent necessary to assure compliance with the foregoing requirements. The costs thereof shall be assessed to the responsible owner. D. Should the County take action to abate dangerous conditions, the cost of such abatement shall constitute a lien against the property which will run with the land. Notification of the imposition of the lien shall be sent to the owner of record. Failure to discharge such lien shall be enforceable in the same manner as a default in payment of real property taxes. ( Ord. No. 4816 § 8, 2018; Ord. 1944 § 2 (part), 1990)