§ 176-9. Trimming of trees.

Trees on any lot or land adjacent to any public highway or public place and having branches projecting into the public high-way or place shall, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Parks, be kept trimmed by the owner or owners or occupant of the property on which such trees are growing so that the lowest branches shall not be less than 15 feet from the ground. The Superintendent of Parks may, however, allow newly planted trees to remain untrimmed, provided they do not interfere with persons using the sidewalk or obstruct the light of any street electric lamp. In case the owner or owners, occupant or occupants shall neglect or refuse to trim such tree or trees on being notified in writing so to do by the Superintendent of Parks, it shall be the duty of such Superintendent of Parks, after one week from the date of such written notice, to cause the trimming to be done and the cost thereof to be collected from such owner or occupant.