(A) Violation. It is unlawful for the owner of any real estate in the city to allow it to become overgrown with weeds, grass, or other rank vegetation beyond the height of six inches.
(B) Policy. Because growth of weeds, grass, or other rank vegetation beyond the height of six inches leads to increased presence of insects and vermin, conceals dangerous conditions of the land, adversely affects the property and adjacent properties, and otherwise adversely affects the public health, safety and welfare, it is the policy of the city to prohibit such conditions and to take all necessary action to remove such conditions.
(C) Weeds and rank vegetation. For purposes of this chapter, WEEDS AND RANK VEGETATION shall include all weeds, grasses and growing plants which exceed a height of six inches, except agricultural crops, hay and pasture, garden plants, ornamental grasses and plants used for landscape purposes, wild flowers, and wetland and/or vegetation drainage.
(D) Nuisance. Weeds and rank vegetation which have grown to six inches or more constitute a nuisance. The city is authorized to abate such nuisances as provided for in this chapter or in Chapter 96 of this Code.
(Ord. 17-2014, passed 6-23-14)