For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
WEEDS AND OTHER RANK VEGETATION. Includes the following:
(1) Noxious weeds as defined in I.C. 15-16-7-2 and detrimental plants as defined in I.C. 15-16-8-1, grass over eight inches in height, and any other plant, weed, or rank vegetation over eight inches in height which are not mowed at least once a month in April and October, and at least twice a month during the months of May through September;
(2) Trees, limbs, branches, shrubbery, or other vegetation with less than 14 feet clearance over, along, and across streets and alley ways, or less than eight feet clearance along or across the sidewalks;
(3) Trees, limbs, branches, shrubbery, or other vegetation that prevents adequate visibility at street and alley intersections or which blocks the view of any street or traffic sign, signal, or device;
(4) Shrubbery or vegetation in excess of three feet in height within a radius of 20 feet from the point where the curb line of any street intersects the curb line of another street;
(5) Unmowed grasses or other vegetation in excess of eight inches in height or which are not mowed at least once a month during the months of April through October;
(6) Trees, limbs, branches, shrubbery, or other vegetation which interferes with street light or the convenient maintenance of street lights or obstructs the light from the street lights;
(7) Any trees, shrubbery, or unauthorized vegetation planted within the public right-of-way of any street, alley, or public way;
(8) Trees, limbs, branches, shrubbery, or other vegetation which creates or constitutes a hazard to the pedestrians, persons passing by, or the public;
(9) Grass clippings, mowed grass, mowed leaves, and mowed debris cast or blown onto or into the town’s streets, curbs, or alleys;
(10) Animal matter, including, but not limited to, carcasses, skeletons, or feces;
(11) Trash, including, but not limited to, appliances, furniture, or rubbish of any kind; and
(12) Any disagreeable substances which may be harmful, hazardous, poisonous, and odorous or which may breed insects or draw vermin.
(Ord. 2018-4, passed 5-1-2018)