Any tree or part of a tree encroaching upon a public sewer or public
right-of-way is deemed to be a nuisance.
The owner or owners of any property, or persons in control of said property,
shall remove the tree or part of tree encroaching upon said public sewer or
public right-of-way within five days after notice is given by the Health Officers.
Upon failure to remove any hereinabove described encroachment, the City
of Monessen shall cause such removal and shall collect the costs thereof,
with a penalty of 10% of the cost from the owner or owners or persons in control
of said property by an action in assumpsit, or said costs and penalty may
be entered as a lien against said property.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction
thereof in a summary proceeding before any District Justice having jurisdiction
of such offense, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $300 or to undergo
imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both.