§ 58-12. Public nuisance.  


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  • Any tree or shrub that, in the opinion of the city forester, endangers the life, health, safety or property of the public, shall be declared a public nuisance. The owner shall be notified of the existence of the nuisance and given a reasonable time for its correction or removal. If not corrected or removed within the time allotted, the city forester shall cause the nuisance to be corrected or removed, and the cost shall be assessed to the owner as provided by law.

(Code 1961, § 3-610; Code 1984, § 31-17)