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A. The growth of weeds or the accumulation of cuttings, mowings or other debris, or the nonremoval of the same from premises located within the City is declared to be a fire hazard when the growth or accumulations are within fifty five feet (55') of any building or structure, and are determined to be a fire hazard by the Code Enforcement Administrator investigating the alleged violation.
B. It is the duty of each owner of any premises located within the City to at all times cut and mow the weeds, or remove accumulations of cuttings, mowings or other debris, which are within fifty five feet (55') of any building or structure when determined by the Code Enforcement Administrator to be a fire hazard. (Ord. 82-71; Ord. 86-214; Ord. 90-122; Ord. 96-111; Ord. 01-42)
A. The growth of weeds or the accumulation of cuttings, mowings or other debris, or the nonremoval of the same from premises located within the City is declared to be a traffic and pedestrian hazard if the growth or accumulations have the effect of obstructing the sight or line of sight of any traffic control device or the safe movement of traffic or pedestrians within the City.
B. The growth of weeds or the accumulation of cuttings, mowings or other debris, or nonremoval of weeds, cuttings, mowings or other debris from any property adjoining a public right of way in which the growth or accumulation extends beyond the edge of the street or street curb into the property, regardless of the presence of sidewalks, and which interferes with the movement of pedestrians is hereby declared to be a traffic and pedestrian hazard. Weeds must be cut and removed from the property to a distance at least nine feet (9') back from the edge of the street or street curb.
C. It is the duty of each owner of any premises within the City to maintain landscaping at all times and to cut and mow weeds, or remove any accumulations, on the owner's property and in the space between the property line and the edge of the street or street curb in the front, rear or side of the owner's property whenever growth or accumulations constitute a traffic or pedestrian hazard. It is the duty of each owner of any premises containing weeds which interfere with the traffic or pedestrian line of sight at any intersection to cut and remove the weeds to a distance of fifty five feet (55') from the street corner and diagonally across the corner in a triangular area. In addition to the fifty five foot (55') triangle, there must be a clear line of sight from a stopped vehicle, as measured fifteen feet (15') from the curb line of the cross street, a distance of ten (10) times the posted speed limit of the oncoming traffic (e.g., 10 x 35 mph = 350 feet). (Ord. 82-71; Ord. 86-214; Ord. 96-111; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 03-123)
A. The growth of weeds or the accumulation of cuttings, mowings or other debris, or the nonremoval of the same, from premises located within the City is declared to be a nuisance whenever the growth or accumulation causes or results in the clogging of drainageways or any drainage structure which is used for the purpose of conveying stormwater drainage to safe outfall points.
B. It is the duty of each owner of any premises located within the City to at all times cut and mow the weeds on the respective premises, and to remove accumulations, whenever that growth or accumulation clogs drainageways or other drainage structures which are designed to convey stormwater drainage flows to safe outfall points. (Ord. 82-71; Ord. 86-214; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 08-44)
In the event an owner of any premises located within the City fails to cut and destroy weeds, or to have weeds, rubbish, debris or other accumulations cut, destroyed or removed in compliance with the provisions of this part, the Code Enforcement Administrator is authorized to have the weeds, rubbish, debris or other accumulations cut, removed or destroyed, and to assess the cost of cutting, removal or destruction, plus a surcharge not to exceed twenty five percent (25%) for administrative costs, against the property in the form of a lien if the owner fails to pay within twenty (20) days of billing in accord with section 9.6.311 of this part. (Ord. 82-71; Ord. 86-214; Ord. 90-122; Ord. 96-111; Ord. 98-85; Ord. 01-42)
A. The Code Enforcement Administrator shall commence proceedings pursuant to this part by issuing a notice and order to the owner or agent of the owner or occupant of any premises upon which the Administrator has reasonable cause to believe that a condition as described in section 9.6.303, 9.6.304 or 9.6.305 of this part exists.
B. The notice and order shall:
1. Be in writing;
2. Be personally served whenever feasible on the owner or agent of the owner and occupant of the premises or, when the personal service is not feasible, either posted conspicuously at the premises or mailed to the person by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner's, the owner's agent's or the occupant's last known address;
3. Describe with reasonable particularity the condition existing on the premises which gives rise to the issuance of the notice and order;
4. Specify a reasonable period within which the condition must be abated or otherwise corrected; and
5. State that an appeal is available to the owner, agent of the owner or occupant provided a written appeal is filed within ten (10) days of service, posting or the receipt of the notice and order. (Ord. 82-71; Ord. 86-214; Ord. 90-122; Ord. 96-111; Ord. 01-42)
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