SECTION:
9.60.010: Responsibility To Keep Property Clean
9.60.020: Weed Control Standards
9.60.030: Examination Of Property For Compliance
9.60.040: Violation; Notice To Owner
9.60.050: Property Cleaned By City When; Costs
9.60.060: Costs; Methods Of Compelling Payment
9.60.070: Costs; Collection By Lawsuit
9.60.080: Reserved
9.60.090: Costs; Appeal
It is unlawful for any person, corporation, partnership or legal entity owning or occupying real property in the city to let the height of weeds on such property to grow beyond the maximum permitted, or to fail to remove from the property any such weeds or refuse, unsightly or deleterious objects or structures, after having been given written notice by the city or the board of health. (1999 Code)
Upon a determination that a violation of the provisions of this chapter exists, the city or the board of health shall ascertain the name of the owner and a description of the premises where the violation exists. The city or the board of health shall serve notice in writing upon the owner or occupant of such property, either personally or by mailing notice, postage prepaid, addressed to the owner or occupant at the last known post office address as disclosed by the records of the county assessor, requiring such owner or occupant, as the case may be, to eradicate, destroy or remove the weeds, refuse, objects or structures causing the violation within such time as the city or the board of health may designate, which shall be no less than ten (10) days from the date of service of such notice. (1999 Code)
A. Removal Authorized: If any owner or occupant of property described in the notice provided in this chapter fails to eradicate or destroy and remove such weeds, refuse, objects or structures in accordance with such notice, the city or the board of health is authorized to employ necessary assistance and cause such weeds, refuse, objects or structures to be destroyed or removed at the expense of the city or the board of health, respectively.
B. Itemized Statement; Demand For Payment: The city or the board of health shall prepare an itemized statement of all expenses incurred in the removal and destruction of same and shall mail a copy thereof to the owner demanding payment within twenty (20) days of the date of mailing. Such notice shall be deemed delivered when mailed by registered mail and addressed to the last known address of the property owner. (1999 Code)
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