[Adopted 8-8-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006]
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Grass and
Weeds Law."
The Town Board of the Town of Somerset recognizes and declares
that the uncared for and neglectful attention to the growth of grass
and other vegetation within the Town of Somerset can result in risks
to public health and be a fire hazard. While it is recognized that
certain areas may be maintained for natural habitats and other legitimate
purposes, the failure of property owners to care for their property
through neglect or lack of concern requires that measures be taken
to ensure the maintenance of reasonable health and neighborhood standards.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PREMISES
Being those lands within the Town of Somerset within a one-hundred-foot
area adjacent to the residential structure on said land.
WEEDS
All grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees
or shrubs; provided, however, that this term shall not include cultivated
flowers and gardens.
It shall be the duty of the owner and/or occupant, tenant or
person in control of every lot or parcel of land upon which an improvement
has been made to maintain the premises so that all grasses and/or
weeds shall not exceed 10 inches in height. All noxious weeds shall
be prohibited.
It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer to serve
a notice upon the owner and/or tenant or agent in charge of said premises
requiring said owner and/or tenant or agent in charge to mow premises
within 10 days of the receipt of the notice either personally served
upon said owner and/or tenant or agent in charge or served upon said
owner and/or tenant or agent in charge by certified mail, return receipt
requested, to said owner and/or tenant to the last known address or
at the mailing address listed in the most recent assessment roll.