The existence of any of the following conditions on any vacant lot or other parcel of land within the corporate limits of the town hereby is declared to be dangerous and prejudicial to the public health or safety, and to constitute a public nuisance:
(A) The uncontrolled growth of weeds and grass shall not exceed eight inches in height; nor shall uncontrolled growth of vegetation cause, threaten or be likely to cause a fire hazard, visual obstruction to vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways, or the inhabitation or breeding therein of rats, mice, snakes, flies, mosquitoes, or other pests or vermin of any kind that are or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health or safety; and/or
(B) Any accumulation of garbage, rubbish, trash, tires or junk vehicles causing or threatening or likely to cause the accumulation of stagnant water, or causing or threatening or likely to cause the inhabitation or breeding therein or thereon of rats, mice, snakes, flies, mosquitoes or other pests or vermin of any kind that are or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health or safety; and/or
(C) Any condition dangerous or detrimental to the public health or safety that violates any requirements of the town’s code of ordinances or any rule or regulation of the County Health Department; and/or
(D) Any accumulation of non-compliant yard waste or other materials that may be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, or that create an adverse impact on community appearance or neighboring properties.
(Ord. 2019-26, passed 4-9-19)