Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any tree, shrub, plant or other
vegetation or part thereof, located on private property which is an immediate and
serious danger to any public street or highway or vehicle or person thereon, any public
sidewalk or person thereon or any public property or the traveling public, is hereby
declared a public nuisance and may be immediately trimmed or removed by the director
when the person in control fails to do so; provided, that the director shall attempt
to give the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible or in control at
least four (4) hours' notice. (Code 1963, Sec. 39-12; Ord. No. 2699, 6/12/82, Sec.
9)