§ 102.10. TREE REMOVAL OR REMEDIATION OF DYING TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

(A) The Division shall have the authority to require tree removal or remedial action for any tree or portion of a tree located on private property within Metro Louisville when the tree presents a public nuisance, as that term is defined in subsection (7) under the definition of Public Nuisance in § 156.005. Tree removal or remedial action shall be the responsibility of the property owner and shall be conducted at the property owner's expense.

(B) Procedures for citations, notice of violations of this section and appeals shall be in accordance with and as prescribed by §§ 32.275, et seq. If the property owner fails to remove or remediate the tree in accordance with an order of the Code Enforcement Board, the Division shall have the right to enter the property, conduct the tree removal or remedial action, and charge all costs to the property owner. If the property owner fails to pay such costs within 45 calendar days after notice is given to the property owner or posted on the property, Louisville Metro Government shall be entitled to place a lien on the property for costs of the removal or remedial action.

(Lou. Metro. Ord. No. 221-2017, approved 12-14-2017)