(A) The Board shall give notice to a landowner to cut, within five days, all weeds and rank vegetation that are in violation of this subchapter. The notice shall be delivered personally or be sent by certified U.S. mail to the landowner at the address shown in the County Auditor’s tax records. The five days shall begin on the date of personal delivery or the day after the date of mailing the notice.
(B) If the owner has not brought the height of the weeds and rank vegetation into compliance with this subchapter within the time set out in the notice, the Board may cut the weeds and rank vegetation or contract for the cutting. The person cutting the weeds and rank vegetation shall attempt to identify himself or herself to anyone occupying the property before proceeding.
(C) Upon completion of the cutting, as prescribed in division (B) above, the Board shall bill the landowner for the cost of cutting, including administrative costs of $100.
(D) A landowner may appeal the decision of the County Weed Specialist under divisions (A) and (B) above to the County Weed Control Board.
(E) If the landowner fails to pay the bill sent out under division (C) above within ten days after it is mailed to the landowner, the Board shall certify it to the County Auditor for collection pursuant to I.C. 36-7-10.1-4.
(Ord. 1999-3C, passed 3-15-99; Am. Ord. 2007-4B, passed 4-30-07
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