File #: 17-2477    Version: 1 Name: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading on a Proposed Amendment to Chapter 92.04 (Nuisances Defined), of the Code of Ordinances to Declare a Tree, Shrub or Other Similar Plant of any Description Which Creates a Hazard or Risk of Damage or Destruction to Perso
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 8/31/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/7/2017 Final action: 9/7/2017
Title: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading on a Proposed Amendment to Chapter 92.04 (Nuisances Defined), of the Code of Ordinances to Declare a Tree, Shrub or Other Similar Plant of any Description Which Creates a Hazard or Risk of Damage or Destruction to Persons or Properties as a Public Nuisance
Sponsors: Joe Smolinski, Lisa Sudbury
Attachments: 1. Ordinance

Title

Ordinance - Third and Final Reading on a Proposed Amendment to Chapter 92.04 (Nuisances Defined), of the Code of Ordinances to Declare a Tree, Shrub or Other Similar Plant of any Description Which Creates a Hazard or Risk of Damage or Destruction to Persons or Properties as a Public Nuisance

 

Requested Action

To consider the proposed nuisance amendment

 

Description/History

As discussed with council on August 14, 2017, this provision would allow staff to address a dead or dangerous tree on private property that is causing or potentially causing damage to an adjacent property.  Currently we do not have an ordinance that allows us to address these situations.

 

Justification

See information above

 

Funding Source

Not applicable

 

Prepared By

Lisa Sudbury, AICP

Interim Director of Planning

817-276-4227