For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANY AND ALL OTHER OBJECTIONABLE, UNSIGHTLY OR UNSANITARY MATTER OF WHATEVER NATURE. Uncultivated vegetation, grass and plant growth. This term shall apply to objects and matters not included within the meanings of the other terms herein used, which are liable to produce or tend to produce an unhealthy, unwholesome or unsanitary condition to the premises within the general locality where the same are situated, and shall also include any species of weed, grass or vegetation and plant growth, which might or may tend to be unhealthy to individuals residing within the general locality of where the same are situated.
BRUSH. All trees, including palm and citrus trees, but not limited to, and all shrubbery, hedge trimmings, tree limbs, branches and trimmings, plant and shrub trimmings, leaves and limbs, yard cleanings and other similar items which are not cultivated, nor cared for, by person(s) owning or controlling the premises.
LOT OR PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE. In addition to those grounds within their respective boundaries, all lots or parcels of ground lying and being adjacent thereto and extending beyond the property line of any such lot or parcel of real estate to the curb line of adjacent streets where a curb line has been, and 14 feet beyond the property line where no curb line has been established and also to the center of adjacent alleys.
TRASH. All refuse, rubbish, rejected tin cans, old vessels of all sorts and, in general, all litter and all other things usually included within the meaning of such term.
WEEDS. All rank and uncultivated vegetation, grass or plant matter which has grown to more than 12 inches in height or which, regardless of height, is liable to produce an unhealthy, unsightly, unwholesome or unsanitary condition or become a harboring place for mosquitoes, vermin or vectors.
(Ord. 2008-06, passed 7-22-2008)