Sections:
8.32.010 Certain vegetation/weeds, grasses, shrubs, trees, seasonal and recurrent weeds declared a nuisance.
8.32.020 Authorization for city manager.
8.32.030 Contents of notice to abate.
8.32.040 Service of notice to abate.
8.32.050 Time limit for compliance.
8.32.060 Appeal of notice to abate.
8.32.070 Hearing and procedure.
8.32.080 Hearing officer.
8.32.090 Hearing conduct.
8.32.100 Service on owner of hearing officer's order of abatement.
8.32.110 Appeal of hearing officer decision.
8.32.120 City council hearing.
8.32.130 Service on owner of city council's order of abatement or finding.
8.32.140 Abatement after hearing.
8.32.150 Report and statement of cost after abatement--Notice of hearing.
8.32.160 Report--Hearing on assessment--Collection of abatement costs before hearing.
8.32.170 Service on owner of statement of cost.
8.32.180 Assessment of costs a lien against the property.
8.32.190 Alternatives.
8.32.200 Emergency abatement.
8.32.210 Violations--Penalty.
A. All weeds, dry grasses, dead shrubs, dead trees, seasonal and recurrent weeds, or any material growing upon the streets, sidewalks, or upon private property within the city, which bears seeds of a wingy or downy nature or which by reason of their size, manner of growth, and location, constitute a fire hazard to any building, improvement, crop or other property, and weeds and grasses which, when dry, will in reasonable probability constitute a fire hazard, are declared to be a public nuisance.
B. Cultivated and useful grasses and pastures shall not be declared a public nuisance under subsection A of this section; however, if the city manager or his or her authorized representative shall determine it necessary to protect adjacent improved property from fire exposure, an adequate firebreak may be required.
C. On parcels up to five acres, where the topography is such that portions, such as slopes greater than 2:1, are inaccessible for weed abatement, the slope may be left in a natural condition for the purpose of erosion control; however, all flat accessible areas shall conform to the requirements of this chapter for weed abatement. On parcels larger than five acres, the same provision is applicable; however, the regulations for required firebreaks and structure setbacks for weed abatement shall prevail.
(Ord. 105 § 4 (part), 1993: Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 6.12.010)
The city manager is authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of the chapter. The city manager may appoint and authorize one or more members of the city staff to act as his or her designee to administer or enforce this chapter. In the context of this chapter, the phrase “city manager” includes each and all persons designated by the city manager to assist in the administration and enforcement of this chapter, as limited by the terms of the delegation. In the enforcement of this chapter, the city manager or his or her designee, may enter upon private or public property to inspect that property. When the city council has contracted with any person or persons for the removal of nuisances, such person or persons shall be authorized to enter upon private property or public property to remove or cause the removal of nuisances pursuant to the chapter. (Ord. 105 § 4 (part), 1993: Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 6.12.020)
If it is determined by the city manager that a public nuisance under this chapter exists on any lot or premises or upon any sidewalk or parkway adjacent to such lot or premises, the city manager shall cause a notice to be issued to abate such nuisance. Such notice shall be headed "NOTICE TO CLEAN PREMISES" in letters not less than one inch in height and shall, in legible characters, direct the abatement of the nuisance and refer to this chapter for particulars. Notices served by means other than posting on the premises, as provided by this chapter shall identify the property involved by street address and/or by the tax assessor's property identification number including the map, book, page, and parcel numbers as contained in the latest equalized assessment rolls. Any number or lots or premises or sidewalks or parkways as described herein may be included in any of the notices, actions, resolutions, or proceedings as described in this chapter.
(Ord. 105 § 4 (part), 1993: Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 6.12.030)
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