§ 16-10. Removal or repair of obstacles, impediments or hazards when visibility or traffic impeded; lien.

Unobstructed vision and travel upon rights-of-way within Coral Springs is of vital import in safeguarding the welfare of all citizens. Accordingly, any tree or other obstacle, impediment or hazard which hinders or obstructs visibility or travel on any public right-of-way, specifically including but not limited to streets, roads, alleys, sidewalks and designated bikepaths, shall be removed.

If said obstacle, impediment or hazard is determined to be on private property, the cost of repair or removal shall be at the expense of the property owner. The city manager shall, in this event, give the property owner (as determined by the tax rolls of the Broward County Property Appraiser), written notice sufficient to identify the hazard and the necessity for its immediate removal or repair. Such notice sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be deemed sufficient notice of noncompliance. If after twenty (20) days from the date of such mailing, the owner (or someone on his behalf) has not removed the referenced hazard, the city manager shall:

(1)

Cause the hazard to be removed,

(2)

Repair or reconstruct the area as needed, and

(3)

Charge the property owner the cost of such service,

which cost shall constitute a lien upon either the abutting real property generating the hazard or the real property upon which the work was performed.

The city shall forward an invoice for the work done and costs assessed to the notified property owner. If the same is not paid within thirty (30) days from mailing, the matter shall be referred to the city attorney and that office is hereby authorized to foreclose the lien or take whatever necessary and appropriate legal action to recover the amount due (including costs and a reasonable attorney's fee) and owing to the city.

(Ord. of 3-7-72, § 7; Ord. No. 86-157, § 1, 11-4-86)

Note— See the editor's note following § 16-7.