For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLEANING. The removal of trash from property.
OWNER. The owner of record as shown by the most current tax rolls of the County Treasurer.
PERSON. Any person, firm or corporation which owns, occupies, has control of, is in charge of or rents or leases any real property, including any lot or parcel of land in the city.
TRASH. Any refuse, litter, ashes, leaves, debris, paper, combustible materials, rubbish, offal, waste or mater of any kind or form which is uncared for, discarded or abandoned.
WEED. Poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac and all vegetation at any state of maturity which:
(1) Exceeds 12 inches in height, except healthy trees, shrubs or produce for human consumption grown in a tended and cultivated garden;
(2) Regardless of height, harbors, conceals
or invites deposits or accumulation of refuse or trash;
(3) Harbors rodents or vermin;
(4) Gives off unpleasant or noxious odors;
(5) Constitutes a fire or traffic hazards;
(6) Is dead or diseased; or
(7) Excluding tended crops on land zoned for agricultural use which are planted more than 150 feet from a parcel zoned for other than agricultural use.
(Prior Code, § 9-301) (Am. Ord. 1243, passed 7-19-83)