For the purpose of this article the following definitions apply:
COMPOST PILE. A mixture of decayed organic matter (pine needles, leaves, grass clippings and the like) compiled together with the intention to convert compost to fertilizer.
CONTINUOUS FUEL. Combustible vegetation, whether living or dead, that is adjacent to other similar vegetation without a break.
DEBRIS. Waste matter, dry grass, dead trees, cut limbs or branches, piles of pine needles or leaves that, when dry, may become a fire hazard.
DEVELOPED LOT. Structure(s) present on property, including streets and alleyways serving the developed lot.
FIRE HAZARD. Any thing or act that increases or may cause an increase of the hazard or menace of fire or explosion, to a degree greater than that customarily recognized as normal by persons in the public service of preventing, suppressing or extinguishing fires; or that may obstruct, delay or hinder, or may become the cause of an obstruction, delay or hindrance to, the prevention, suppression or extinguishment of the fire.
LOT. All land within the property lines set forth in the assessor's parcel map or as established by a recorded map or record, including streets and alleyways serving the lot.
MOWING. To cut with a scythe or machine.
PASTURE. Land used actively for the grazing of livestock.
RUBBLE. Any rubble, residue, structure, or part or portions of a structure, remaining after fire damage to, or the demolition or partial demolition of, any building or structure in the city.
VACANT LOT. Devoid of any structures.
WEED. A plant that is not valued where it is growing; when dry, it presents a significant fire hazard to property and structures.
(Ord. 1055, passed 11-19-2019; Am. Ord. 1070, passed 11-15-2022)