(a) No person, whether as owner or occupant, or any other person, firm, or corporation, whether lessee, agent or tenant, having the charge or care of any lot or land within the City of Sandusky shall permit noxious weeds or grass that are about to spread or mature seeds to grow thereon to a height of 8 inches or more and shall cut down and remove from the lot or land all noxious weeds and grass of a height of 8 inches or more which constitute an immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.
(b) It is a prima-facie violation of this section if noxious weeds or grass 8 inches or more in height exist on any lot or land within the City of Sandusky at any time during any growing season defined as March 1 through October 31 of each calendar year.
(c) The City Manager shall cause an annual notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Sandusky notifying the residents of the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 03-072. Passed 3-10-03; Ord. 19-208. Passed 12-9-19.)