(Amended by Ordinance No. 184957, effective November 25, 2011.)  When the curb or sidewalk, or both, abutting any land becomes damaged or in a state of disrepair because of an ornamental tree maintained by the property owner, the repair of the curb or sidewalk, or both, shall be treated as other curb or sidewalk repairs in accordance with the provisions of this Title.  The removal of any tree or portion thereof as the Director of the Bureau of Transportation may determine necessary, shall be deemed a part of the curb or sidewalk repair.