§ 25-5. Removal of trees, obstructions, etc., within certain distance of street; notice to owner.

The city manager is hereby authorized and directed to remove or cause to be removed any tree, shrub, or other obstruction to travel upon any street, sidewalk or grass plat adjacent thereto within twenty-five (25) feet of the intersection of the curblines or traveled ways of any street within the city; provided, however, before making any such removal of any such tree, shrubbery, or other obstructions, the city manager shall give the owner of the property upon which the same is located an opportunity to make such removal, by written notice to such owner ten (10) days in advance of such removal. In the event the owner fails to remove the tree or obstruction, the city will make the removal and charge the cost of removal against the property.

(Code 1953, § 40-11)