(a) Definition. A specified parcel is a premises, with or without a structure, in which all of the following are applicable:
(1) The parcel has been the subject of violations of Section 1406.09, Weeds, and the Code Official has caused the weeds in excess of the maximum allowable height to be cut and destroyed on at least two occasions in a twelve month period;
(2) The owner and/or person responsible for the premises has failed to remedy the violations consistent with the requirements of this Code; and,
(3) The parcel is found by the Code Official to be unoccupied and vacant for a period of at least 30 days.
(b) Specified Parcel List. Upon finding a premises to be a specified parcel, said parcel will be placed upon the City's Specified Parcel List and subject to seasonal cutting until such time as the property is transferred to a new owner and/or responsible person who then maintain said parcel in a manner consistent with the requirements listed in Section 1406.09. Annually a Code Official shall be assigned to make a review of the specified parcel list in order to make any necessary additions or deletions. The Specified Parcel List is subject to final approval by the Service-Safety Director.
(c) Posting and Publication. Notwithstanding other notice provisions contained within this code, owners and/or persons responsible for parcels classified as specified parcels will be given notice by posting and publication as herein described. No later than April 1st of each year the specified parcel list shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation at least fourteen (14) days prior to any cutting services being performed by the City. Additionally, each parcel shall be posted, by stake or placarding on structure, as a specified parcel, at least five (5) days prior to any cutting services being performed.
Postings and publications shall include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification, description of the code violation, an order of correction setting forth the requirements for cutting weeds, grass, and/or other vegetation, notice that the parcel has been placed on the specified parcel list, notice of assessment of cutting costs and administrative fees, the time period for cutting services being provided by the City and rights to appeal.
(d) Appeals. Any owner and/or person responsible for the specified parcel may file an appeal with the Board of Building Appeals concerning the property's placement on the specified parcel list, no later than ten (10) days following the first billing for cutting costs and administrative fees in any given year. The appeal shall be in writing, shall state the reasons for the appeal and shall be filed with the Code Official and the secretary for the Board of Building Appeals. The Board shall hear the appeal in the manner prescribed in Chapter 1311 of these Codified Ordinances.
(e) Administrative Fees. Notwithstanding other administrative fees described in this Code, the Special Assessment Administrative Fee of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) is authorized to be charged to the owner and/or persons responsible annually for initial placement or continued placement of the premises on the Specified Parcel List.
(Ord. 18-36. Passed 5-22-18.)