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)