It is hereby declared a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge or possession of any premises in the City of Waterbury to maintain such premises or any public right-of-way abutting said premises in such manner that any of the following conditions exist thereon:
(A) Premises, occupied by a structure intended for human occupancy, in which grass, weeds, or similar vegetation (excluding flowers, fruits, and vegetables) is allowed to reach and remain at a height of nine inches or greater for a period of ten days or longer;
(B) Residentially zoned premises containing up to two times the minimum lot area required by zoning and not occupied by a structure in which grass, weeds, or similar vegetation (excluding flowers, fruits, and vegetables) is allowed to reach and remain at a height of nine inches or greater for a period of ten days or longer;
(C) Dead, decayed, diseased or damaged trees constituting a hazard or danger to adjacent premises or the occupants thereof or to public property or persons lawfully therein;
(D) Residential or commercially zoned property on which landscaping on the premises, including, but not limited to, trees, shrubs, hedges, grass, and plants which physically hinder or interfere with the lawful use of abutting premises or block or interfere with the use of any public sidewalk and/or private street or right-of-way or any road sign.
(Ord. passed 6-8-2009)