[Adopted 8-24-1936 by Ord. No. 15]
It shall be the duty of every owner of real
property in the Village of Valley Stream to keep the shade trees in
front of his premises trimmed so that overhanging limbs will not interfere
with passersby on the sidewalk or roadway. All overhanging limbs shall
be at least eight feet above the center of the sidewalk and 13 feet
above the roadway. It shall be the duty of the Street Commissioner
to see that the provisions of this section are maintained and enforced
and to serve notice in writing on any owner of real property who fails
to comply with the provisions of this section or, if such owner of
real property cannot be found, service may be made on the occupant
of the premises. The notice shall contain a direction that the trees
shall be trimmed to meet the requirements of this section within five
days after the service of such notice.
[Amended 9-17-2018 by L.L. No. 19-2018]
Any person or persons who shall fail to comply
with such notice shall be subject to a penalty or fine of not more
than $500 and/or 15 days in jail for each offense. Any violation of
this article or any part thereof shall constitute disorderly conduct.
The person violating this article or any part thereof shall be and
is hereby declared a disorderly person.
