[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Allouez as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 4-21-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-03 (§§ 5.10 and 5.15
of the Village Code)]
[Amended 8-7-2018 by Ord.
No. 2018-10]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The complete killing of weeds or the killing of weed plants
above the surface of the ground by the use of chemicals, cutting,
tillage, cropping system, or any or all of these in effective combination,
at a time and in a manner as will effectually prevent the weed plants
from maturing to the bloom and flower stage.
See § 66.0407(1)(b), Wis. Stats.
Land without a permanent structure, dwelling, or hard-surface
parking area established upon it or land not in use, empty, void of
development or unoccupied.
[Added 7-21-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-04]
A.
A person owning, occupying or controlling land shall destroy all
noxious weeds on the land. The persons having immediate charge of
any public lands shall destroy all noxious weeds on such lands.
[Amended 8-7-2018 by Ord.
No. 2018-10]
(1)
To ensure that the invasive weeds are destroyed and the seeds not
redistributed, the DNR's Endangered Resources and Waste Management
Program asks property owners to separate and bag any invasive plants
in clear bags and label the bags "Invasive plants - approved by WI
DNR for landfilling." Groups removing invasive weeds from public properties
like parks should make arrangements with their local public works
office for collection and disposal.
B.
If the owner fails to destroy such weeds, the Village of Allouez
shall destroy or cause such weeds to be destroyed in the manner deemed
to be the most economical. The cost of destroying the weeds shall
be charged and assessed in the manner provided by § 66.0517,
Wis. Stats.
[Amended 2-7-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-02]
A.
To be controlled.
[Amended 2-7-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-02; 8-7-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-10; 7-21-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-04]
(1)
The owner, occupant or person in control of any lot, with the exception of a lot in the wetlands, a vacant lot as described in Subsection A(2), or a lot being used for agricultural purposes, shall not allow, permit or maintain the growth of grass, hay, brambles, brush, reeds, rushes, cattails or any combination thereof, or any unsightly growth, to a height of over seven inches. Cut grass, hay, brambles, brush, reeds, rushes, cattails or any combination thereof, or any unsightly growth, is not permitted to be left to lie and shall be collected and properly disposed.
(2)
A vacant
lot over 1/2 acre in size or a lot with over 1/2 acre of contiguous
open space shall not allow, permit or maintain the growth of the first
20 feet of grass, hay, brambles, brush, reeds, rushes, cattails or
any combination thereof, or any unsightly growth, from the property
line to a height of over seven inches. Cut grass, hay, brambles, brush,
reeds, rushes, cattails or any combination thereof, or any unsightly
growth, is not permitted to be left to lie and shall be collected
and properly disposed.
[Amended 2-7-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-02]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this
article, upon conviction, shall forfeit not less than $50 nor more
than $1,000 and pay the costs of prosecution, or, in the event of
failure to pay such forfeiture and costs within the time set by the
court, any such person shall be committed to the Brown County jail
until such forfeiture and costs are paid, but every such commitment
shall be for a definite term which shall not exceed 90 days. Each
act of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
