For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Grass" shall be defined as any of a large family (Gramineae) of monocotyledonous mostly herbaceous plants with jointed stems, slender sheathing leaves, and flowers borne in spikelets of bracts.
(b) "Weed" shall be defined as a plant of no value, and usually of rank growth; especially one that tends to overgrow or choke out more desirable plants.
(c) "Vegetation" shall be defined as plants, bushes and shrubbery, in general, excluding trees.
(d) "Owner " shall be defined as any person who has legal or equitable title to any lot or parcel of land situated in the corporate limits, whether the same is improved or unimproved, vacant or occupied, and shall include the following:
(1) Any person who has lawful possession of the premises;
(2) Any person having the charge or management of the premises;
(3) Any person who otherwise has the right to exercise control over the premises.
(4) Any real estate agent or company charged with the sale or management of the premises and/or a building or structure on the premises.
(5) The person who signs the application for certificate of occupancy for any premises shall be deemed, prima facia, the owner of such premises.
There may be more than one "owner" of premises for purposes of this section.
(e) "Person" shall mean any individual, financial institution, business organization, unincorporated association, or any other entity, organization, or association of persons of any kind.
(Ord. 30-2020. Passed 5-12-20.)