(a) Definitions.
(1) Noxious or harmful weeds and vines. The term "noxious or harmful weeds and vines" as used in this section shall be deemed to include ragweeds, daisies, goldenrod, burdock, yellow dock, dandelions, thistles, wild carrot, and any other weed or vine which exhales offensive or noxious odors or from which there is carried by the wind any injurious, offensive, or annoying pollen, dust, seed, or particles, or which may conceal filthy deposits.
(2) Periodically. The term "periodically" as used in this section shall be deemed to mean as frequently as may be necessary to prevent such noxious or harmful weeds or vines from growing upon lots or parcels of land within the City
(b) Cutting and Destroying Required. No owner or occupant of any lot or parcel of land, located within the City shall fail to periodically cut and destroy all noxious or harmful weeds and vines growing upon such lot or parcel of land. This section shall not apply to growing crops or cultivated plants.
(c) Notice to Property Owner. Under the provisions of Ohio R. C. 731.51 et seq. the Director of Public Service may direct that notice be given to the property owner that weeds be cut within five days, and after failure to comply, the Director of Public Service may order the weeds be cut by the City and the costs thereof be assessed against the property owner as provided in the Ohio Revised Code.
(d) No owner or occupant of any lot or parcel of land located within the City shall fail to cut and destroy all noxious or harmful weeds and vines growing upon such lot or parcel of land within five days after receiving notice from the Director of Service/Safety that such noxious or harmful weeds and vines shall be cut.
(e) Whoever violates subsections (b) or (d) hereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Ord. 94-88. Passed 7-11-88.)