Such weeds, grass or other rank vegetation or any accumulation of dead
weeds, grass or brush shall be cut and removed or caused to be cut and removed
from said premises by such persons as often as may be necessary to comply
with this chapter within five days after written notice is served on the aforesaid
persons by the Health Officer or Superintendent of the Public Works Department.
After the period specified, the Health Officer or the Superintendent of the Public Works Department shall have the authority to proceed to clear the property as specified in Chapter
172 of the City Code.
[Added 12-1-1986 by L.L.
No. 1-1986; amended 4-2-2007 by L.L. No.
3-2007]
In addition to any of the remedies provided for herein, any person,
firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction,
be subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $250 for a first offense;
not less than $100 nor more than $250 for a second offense; and not less than
$200 nor more than $250 for a third, or more, offenses, all within the same
calendar year. Each day of continued violation is a separate and distinct
offense.