§ 93.25 APPEALS.

   (A)   A landowner may appeal either a notice of violation issued under § 93.21 or the statement of costs issued under § 93.24 (A) to Town Council if written notice of appeal is served on the Director of Planning within seven (7) calendar days from the date that the notice of violation or statement of costs is served on the landowner. The timely appeal of a notice of violation or statement of costs shall toll the period in which the landowner must correct the violation or pay the costs, pending a decision by Town Council.

   (B)   The Town Council shall hear any timely requested appeal of a notice of violation or statement of costs within 30 calendar days following receipt of the same, and shall thereafter promptly issue a written decision granting or denying, in whole or in part, the appeal. The Town Council shall serve its decision on the landowner by certified mail, and the date on which the decision is served on the landowner shall thereafter become the first calendar day of the correction period or payment period, as applicable.

(Ord. 2013-14, passed 6-27-13)

§ 93.26 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   RANK VEGETATION. Refers to any plant growth, which is or may be harmful to the senses, health or well-being of citizens of the jurisdiction. Pursuant to I.C. 36-7-10.1-3, RANK VEGETATION does not include agricultural crops, such as hay and pasture.

   WEEDS. Refers to any growth of vegetation, except for (i) trees, bushes, shrubs, or ornamental plants cultivated in an orderly manner in plant beds; and (ii) agricultural plants cultivated in an orderly manner for the purpose of producing food or other agricultural products. Pursuant to I.C. 36-7-10.1-3, WEEDS does not include agricultural crops, such as hay and pasture.

(Ord. 2013-14, passed 6-27-13)

ABANDONED VEHICLES