8.10.320 Trees.
A. A person in charge of a premises must not permit, allow or cause to exist a dead or decaying tree to stand on the premises that is a hazard to the public or to persons or property on or near the premises.
B. A person in charge of a premises must not permit, allow or cause to exist a tree that is diseased or insect infested, if the disease or infestation:
1. Compromises the tree’s health or longevity;
2. Is capable of being transmitted to other trees; and
3. Is a hazard to persons, trees or property located on any public way or real property adjacent to the premises.
C. In addition to any corrective action ordered by the city, a person found to have violated the provisions of this section may be assessed a civil penalty. The amount of the civil penalty assessed for each day of continuing violation will not exceed the amount established for a Class 5 code violation. (Ord. 5079 §1 (Exh. 1 (part)), 2019).