It shall be unlawful for any person to allow grass, weeds, brush and vegetation to grow more than ten (10) inches in length except as specifically allowed by this chapter or to allow noxious weeds to grow. Any violation of this chapter is declared to be a nuisance injurious to health and unreasonably offensive in appearance. The creation and maintenance of such a nuisance is prohibited and may be abated in the manner provided for in this Code of Ordinances or State law. Upon discovery of any violation of this chapter by the Code Enforcement Officer or other authorized municipal officer, such officer shall cause to be posted upon the property or personally served on the property owner a courtesy notice advising of the nuisance and requesting abatement allowing three (3) days to complete mowing or cutting. If the property is still found to be in violation of this ordinance after three (3) days, such officer shall cause to be served upon the property owner or posted on the property a written notice to abate the nuisance within twenty-four (24) hours and then proceed to abate the nuisance if the property remains in violation. Following such notice and abatement by the Code Enforcement Officer, the property owner may be billed for the abatement costs and assessed an administrative charge of twenty dollars ($20.00). Alternatively, the Code Enforcement Officer may initiate further abatement procedures as outlined in Section 50.06 of this Code of Ordinances or issue a citation pursuant to Chapter 4 of this Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 619 – Jul. 15 Supp.)