(A) The following named weeds shall be deemed noxious, dangerous and unhealthful vegetation, and are hereby declared to be nuisances, to-wit: rag-weed; parsley; pig-weed; nettle; thistle; sunflower; goldenrod; tumbleweed; burdock; cockle-burs; wild-oats; stick-tight; milk-weed; and mustard greens.
(B) It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any lot or parcel of land within the city to grow, suffer, or allow to grow during the months of June, July, August, and September on such lot or parcel of land any of the vegetation described in division (A) above.
(C) The growth of weeds or plants declared to be primary or secondary noxious weeds by the state Weed and Pest Control Commission, all weeds declared to be locally noxious by the City Council, and all other weeds and grasses growing upon any real property in the city to a height greater than eight inches, or which have gone or are about to go to seed, or the dense growth of brush or grasses which may constitute a health, safety, or fire hazard, shall be deemed noxious, dangerous, and unhealthful vegetation and are hereby declared to be a nuisance. Fallen tree limbs, diseased or dead trees, and dead tree limbs shall also be declared dangerous and a nuisance; provided, however, that vegetation that is not a primary or secondary noxious weed and is being grown as hay for livestock consumption, as a native prairie display garden, or as a wildflower display garden, or other nature areas, so long as the same are approved to be used as such by the City Council, shall not constitute a nuisance.
(Ord. 100, passed 12-8-1910; Ord. 581, passed 4-9-2007) Penalty, see § 95.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL § 9-32-12