Fayette Dead or Hazard Tree Removal ordinance (§ 225.610)

The City shall have the right to cause to be removed any tree within the City that is dead or had been declared a hazard. "Hazard trees" are defined as trees with severe structural defects or splits. The City will notify in writing the owners of such trees. Removal is the responsibility of the owners of such trees and shall be accomplished within the time limits set by the Community Forest Manager. In the event of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the City shall have the authority to remove such trees and charge the cost of the removal on the owner's property tax notice, or directly bill the owner.