Every owner of any tree, shrub or plant growing on private property
overhanging a public street within the City of Mendota shall trim
the branches so that they shall not obstruct the light of any street
lamp or obstruct the view of any street intersection, and so that
there shall be a clear space of 10 feet above the surface of the street
or sidewalk. The owner shall remove all dead, diseased, or dangerous
trees growing on private property and overhanging the public highway
within the City and shall remove broken or decayed limbs from such
trees which may be considered a menace to the safety of the public.
It shall be the duty of the Forestry Department to keep all
electric power lines within the City and belonging to the City clear
of all limbs of trees, shrubs or other plants.
No person shall prevent, delay or interfere with the City Forester
or the Forestry Department while engaging in carrying out the provisions
of this chapter.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as set forth in Chapter
1, Article
III, Penalties and Enforcement, of the City Code.