For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OCCUPANT. The person who resides in, on, or occupies real estate.
OWNER. The person listed as owner of real estate as shown on the records of the Posey County Auditor.
PERSON. An individual, an incorporated or unincorporated organization or association, a trustee or legal representative, an agent, the state, an agency of the state, or a political subdivision.
WEEDS, GRASS AND RANK VEGETATION. Any of the following:
(1) Any plant or vegetative matter, not cultivated in plant beds by the owner or occupant, and not including trees which are being cultivated by the owner or occupant, which exceeds the height of eight inches;
(2) The existence of any detrimental plant as defined in I.C. 15-16-8-1, as may be amended from time to time, regardless of height;
(3) Fallen trees, stumps over 36 inches, dead trees, cut plant or vegetative matter;
(4) Any tree, plant or vegetative matter which obstruct any public way, including streets, alleys and sidewalks, or cause a visual barrier for use of the public way or safety hazard; or
(5) Any plant or vegetative matter which is a safety hazard or health hazard.
(Ord. 95-26, passed 12-11-95)