(A) The owners or occupants of property in the city on which any structure is present, except as set forth in subsection (C) below, are required to cut any weeds, grass or plants whose length or height exceeds ten (10) inches, other than trees, bushes, flowers, or other ornamental plants.
(B) The owners of any property in the city where no structure is present, except as set forth in subsection (C) below, are required to cut any weeds, grass or plants whose length or height exceeds ten (10) inches within any location within fifteen (15) feet of all boundaries of the property, other than trees, bushes, flowers, or other ornamental plants. The remaining portions of the property not within the required set-back area may have weeds, grass or plants growing to a length or height up to but not to exceed fifteen (15) inches.
(C) The owner or occupant of any property in the city may petition the City Engineer or Code Enforcement official for an agricultural exemption from the requirements of this section for a bona fide agricultural purpose. However, any property operating under the agricultural exemption shall cut any weeds, grass or non-ornamental plants whose length or height exceeds ten (10) inches within any location within fifteen (15) feet of any boundaries adjacent to any street or road.
(1976 Code, § 8-5(a); Am. Ord. 93-22, passed 6-22-93; Am. Ord. 2010-6, passed 3-23-10)
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Cross reference:
Penalty for violation, see § 50.999