[Ord. 8-1971, 11/8/1971, § 1]
WEEDS
As used in this ordinance shall include all rank vegetable growth which exhales
unpleasant and noxious odors or pollen and also rank vegetable growth
which may coneal filthy deposits or serve as breeding places for mosquitoes
or other insects.
[Ord. 8-1971, 11/8/1971, § 2]
No person owning or holding any real estate within the Borough
shall permit noxious weeds or other undesirable vegetation, grasses,
etc., to grow thereon to a height in excess of 10 inches or to mature
their seeds thereon, or fail to cut and destroy such weeds and other
undesirable vegetation when notified by the Borough to do so. Such
growth of weeds or other undesirable vegetation is declared to be
a nuisance injurious to the public interest and public health.
[Ord. 8-1971, 11/8/1971, § 3]
When determined through investigation by the Borough that weeds
and other undesirable vegetation exceeding the height specified in
Section 1 hereof exist upon any land within the Borough, the Borough shall
issue a notice of violation to the owner of such land by certified
mail, return receipt requested. The notice of violation shall contain
an order to cut or destroy the weeds or undesirable vegetation within
seven days.
[Ord. 8-1971, 11/8/1971, § 4]
In case any owner or occupant shall neglect, fail or refuse
to comply with such notice within the period of time stated therein,
the Borough authorities may remove, trim or cut such weeds or other
undesirable vegetation, and the cost thereof, together with any additional
penalty authorized by law, may be collected by the Borough authorities
from such defaulting owner or occupant, in the manner provided by
law.
[Ord. 8-1971, 11/8/1971, § 5]
Any person who shall violate or fail, neglect or refuse to comply
with any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a violation, and for each and every
such violation, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay
a fine of not more than $25, and costs of prosecution, and, in default
of payment thereof, to imprisonment for not more than five days. Provided:
each day's violation shall constitute a separate offense and
notice to the offender shall not be necessary in order to constitute
an offense.