For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DESTRUCTION ORDER. The notice served by the city weed inspector or designated city official on the property owner of the ordinance violation.
PROPERTY OWNER. The person occupying the property, the holder of legal title or a person having control over the property of another, such as right-of-way, easement, license or lease.
WEEDS. Shall be construed to mean and include not only noxious weeds as are enumerated in M.S. Chapter 18.76 to 18.88, as they may be amended from time to time, but also such useless and troublesome plants as are commonly known as weeds to the general public. The word WEEDS shall also be construed to mean all rank vegetative growth which exhales unpleasant or noxious odors, and also high rank vegetative growth that may conceal filthy deposits.
(Prior Code, § 904.01) (Ord. 93-09, passed 9-13-1993)