It is declared that each creek in the town and the free and unobstructed flow thereof is essential to the proper drainage of the town and to the protection of life and property in the town. Any weeds, trees, debris, rubbish, rank growth or thing whatsoever in any creek which at any time interferes with the free and unobstructed flow of water in the creek constitutes a public nuisance and is subject to summary abatement as provided by law or as provided in this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 8.24.020)