§ 151.06 Inspection And Removal
The 2026 draft's § 151.06 beside the current code's § 151.06: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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A comparison with the August 2026 draft recodification prepared by Iowa Codification for the City. The draft has not been adopted and can still change; the current code (unofficial compilation) governs until a recodified Code is adopted. Matches between sections are made by machine from the texts and are reviewed where uncertain.
Wording changed wording changed (84% same words)
Notable changes
- New requirement: …the making of improvements or with travel thereon. In no case shall the property owner be required to remove diseased trees or dead wood on the publicly owned property or right-of-way. 2. Private Property. If it is determined with…
What changed
1. City Property. If it is determined that any such condition exists on any public property, including the strip between the curb and the lot line of private property, the Council may cause such condition to be corrected by treatment or removal. The Council may also order the removal of any trees on the streets of the City which interfere with the making of improvements or with travel thereon. In no case shall the property owner be required to remove diseased trees or dead wood on the publicly owned property or right-of-way.
2. Private Property. If it is determined with reasonable certainty that any such condition exists on private property and that danger to other trees or to adjoining property or passing motorists or pedestrians is imminent, the Council shall notify by certified mail the owner, occupant or person in charge of such property to correct such condition by treatment or removal within
(Code of Iowa, Sec.
2024 Edition 155.07 Amendments to the Internation Residential Code 155.03 Amendments to the International Fire Code 155.08 Adoption of the International Property 155.04 Adoption of the International Building Code, Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition 2024 Edition 155.09 Amendments to the International 155.05 Amendments to the International Building Code Property Maintenance Code
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Current code
§ 151.06 Inspection And Removal
The Council shall inspect or cause to be inspected any trees or shrubs in the City reported or suspected to be dead, diseased or damaged, and such trees and shrubs shall be subject to the following:
1. City Property. If it is determined that any such condition exists on any public property, including the strip between the curb and the lot line of private property, the Council may cause such condition to be corrected by treatment or removal. The Council may also order the removal of any trees on the streets of the City which interfere with the making of improvements or with travel thereon.
2. Private Property. If it is determined with reasonable certainty that any such condition exists on private property and that danger to other trees or to adjoining property or passing motorists or pedestrians is imminent, the Council shall notify by certified mail the owner, occupant or person in charge of such property to correct such condition by treatment or removal within fourteen (14) days of said notification. If such owner, occupant, or person in charge of said property fails to comply within 14 days of receipt of notice, the Council may cause the condition to be corrected and the cost assessed against the property.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12[3b & h])
2026 draft
§ 151.06 Inspection And Removal
The Council shall inspect or cause to be inspected any trees or shrubs in the City reported or suspected to be dead, diseased, or damaged, and such trees and shrubs shall be subject to the following:
1. City Property. If it is determined that any such condition exists on any public property, including the strip between the curb and the lot line of private property, the Council may cause such condition to be corrected by treatment or removal. The Council may also order the removal of any trees on the streets of the City which interfere with the making of improvements or with travel thereon. In no case shall the property owner be required to remove diseased trees or dead wood on the publicly owned property or right-of-way.
2. Private Property. If it is determined with reasonable certainty that any such condition exists on private property and that danger to other trees or to adjoining property or passing motorists or pedestrians is imminent, the Council shall notify by certified mail the owner, occupant or person in charge of such property to correct such condition by treatment or removal within 14 days of said notification. If such owner, occupant, or person in charge of said property fails to comply within 14 days of receipt of notice, the Council may cause the condition to be corrected and the cost assessed against the property.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12(2)(c), (3)(b), and (3)(h))
2024 Edition 155.07 Amendments to the Internation Residential Code 155.03 Amendments to the International Fire Code 155.08 Adoption of the International Property 155.04 Adoption of the International Building Code, Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition 2024 Edition 155.09 Amendments to the International 155.05 Amendments to the International Building Code Property Maintenance Code
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