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Town of Highlands, NY
Orange County
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[Added 12-11-2017 by L.L. No. 3-2017]
The purpose of this article shall be to improve and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community, including the protection and preservation of the property of the Town and its inhabitants by control and removal of dead trees.
All owners of real property on which dead or damaged trees are permitted to stand which produce or cause to be produced a dangerous condition likely to cause imminent damage to a structure or building located on said premises, or to a structure or building on lands adjoining said premises, shall cut down said tree or trees and remove the same from the premises within 10 business days after the mailing of a notice, in writing, by the Building Inspector, sent by registered or certified mail to the owner or owners shown on the current assessment roll to the address shown thereon.
All owners of real property on which dead or damaged trees have been felled which produce a hazardous or dangerous condition or so as to produce an unsightly condition shall cause such felled trees to be removed from the premises within 10 business days after the mailing of a notice, in writing, by the Building Inspector, sent by registered or certified mail to the owner or owners shown on the current assessment roll to the address shown thereon.
Enforcement and penalties for offenses of this article shall be in accordance with §§ 141-7 and 141-8 of this chapter.