(A) Definition. The term UNSIGHTLY includes the WEED and DEBRIS definitions found in 11 O.S. § 22-112, and also includes household furniture and furnishings, not designed for outdoor use, located in front and side residence yards.
(B) Findings; notice; issuance of tickets.
(1) Upon the city inspector or his or her staff finding that there appears to be an unsightly dwelling by reason of debris or the presence outside of home furniture or furnishings, not designed for outdoor use, said inspector shall issue a ten-day notice to cure by leaving a copy of same at the door of the residence, and shall also transmit a copy to the Police Department.
(2) After ten days, including weekends and holidays, if the inspector’s reinspection results in the same unsightly determination, then the Police Department shall issue a ticket for unsightliness, in the same manner as other tickets, except that no arrest is authorized. The complaint shall be signed by the city inspector. The defendant is then subject to the municipal court appearance docket as in other complaints.
(C) Determination of responsibility.
(1) Any occupant of the dwelling is the person deemed subject to the ticket. A water service recipient shall be prima facie evidence of the identity of the occupant and responsible party.
(2) If the property has no tenant or occupant, the notice and ticket shall issue to the owner receiving tax statements from the County Treasurer’s office.
(D) The presiding municipal judge for the city shall serve as the administrative officer to carry out the duties of the governing body as detailed in this section and in compliance with 11 O.S. § 22-112.
(Prior Code, § 4-5-14) (Ord. 612, passed 4-2-2002, eff. 6-1-2002; Ord. 616, passed 8-17-2004; Ord. 886, passed 12-19-2023)