It is the purpose of this chapter to establish minimum standards
for the maintenance of lawns for vacant real property.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases
have the meaning respectively associated to them by this section.
ABANDONED
Lft without needed protection, care, or support; left by
owner.
VACANT REAL PROPERTY
An improved parcel with a building or structure (primarily
used for residency) that is abandoned.
Grass shall not be allowed to grow in excess of 10 inches. This
provision shall not apply to land under cultivation, naturally wooded
areas, or undeveloped areas that are at least 200 feet distant from
any occupied building or residence.
The grass and vegetation fronting a public street shall be maintained
so that all growth between the edge of the roadway and walkways or
sidewalks shall be cut at least once a month commencing May to October,
inclusive.
In addition to the provisions in §
302-6B, a violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250.
Should any section or provision of this chapter be decided by
the courts to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision
shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any part
thereof other than the section or provision so declared to be unconstitutional
or invalid.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State.