Section 8.56.060 Duty to abate dangerous trees.

1. If there is a danger that all or a substantial portion of such tree or trees located on private property might fall on any public alley, street or other public property this will be sufficient evidence that such tree or trees constitute a nuisance.

2. When a dangerous tree exists on public property the city manager or his designee shall abate said nuisance.

3. If the declared nuisance exists upon private property, the abutting property owner shall receive notice as provided in chapter 8.72 of the municipal code of Sioux City, Iowa. If the owner fails to act upon said notice, then the city manager or his designee shall abate said nuisance and the costs incurred will be assessed against the property owner as provided in chapter 8.72 of the municipal code of Sioux City, Iowa. (Ord. 88/T-6350)