Th tree may not be dead. Newly planted trees sometimes look that way after heat stress in summer. If it does not come out next spring, then it is really and truly dead. This property looks spectacular.

That tree is deader than Tony's next attempt at a campaign.

Thank you for reporting your concern about a potential public nuisance issue. A city inspector visits every site reported as quickly as possible and we have received their report back for this property. If a violation was found, a case was initiated against the property owner. For an update on a particular location, please call Code Enforcement at 919-996-2444.