694.04 GRASS AND WEEDS; DUTY TO CUT; NONCOMPLIANCE; REMEDY OF CITY

   (a)   If any owner of real estate or tenant of property permits weeds and/or tall grass in excess of eight inches in height to remain standing upon his or her property, the City may issue a citation to the owner or tenant to cut or remove the grass or weeds. The Public Works Department, in its sole discretion, may issue or post a warning notice to the owner or tenant prior to issuing a citation. Posted notices shall be in at least twelve-point type and prominently posted on or near the property.

   (b)   In addition to issuing a citation, and concurrent with same, the City or its agent may cut or remove the grass or weeds and recover its expenses for such work as provided in Section 694.05. All fees recovered for such abatement shall be in addition to any penalties under Section 694.99.

(Ord. 2001-26. Passed 7-2-01; Ord. 2012-24. Passed 4-16-12.)