The owners, lessees and occupants of all lots within the City
shall keep such lots and the sidewalks adjoining the same clean and
clear of all grass, rubbish and weeds, to the outer line street curb
adjoining such lots.
(Ord. 154 §2, 1975)
It is unlawful for the owner, lessee or occupant of any building,
grounds or lot within the City to maintain thereon or on adjacent
sidewalks any weeds, rubbish or grass.
(Ord. 154 §1, 1975)
It shall be the duty of the Fire Chief to make periodic inspections of all property, lands and lots in the City, and whenever or wherever he or she shall find any grass, rubbish or weed, or other material likely to become easily ignited, he or she shall give notice to remove such grass, rubbish, weeds or other easily combustible material, as provided in Section
8.16.040 of this chapter.
(Ord. 154 §3, 1975)
Should such owner or occupant fail, refuse or neglect to remove
such grass, rubbish, weeds or other easily combustible material within
such time as may be prescribed, the Fire Chief may employ labor and
equipment to have the same done under his or her direction at the
expense of the City and upon the payment of the cost by the City.
Such owner of the property shall be indebted to the City for the cost
thereof, and there shall be created a lien against such property in
an amount equal to all costs involved in such work. In an action to
recover the costs thereof, the City shall be entitled to recover in
such action a reasonable attorney's fee, to be fixed by the
court, and to be paid in addition to the costs of such work by the
owner of such property.
(Ord. 154 §7, 1975)
Any person guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or performing any act declared by this chapter to be unlawful, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by fine and/or imprisonment in accordance with the general penalty provision then in effect in the City, pursuant to Chapter
1.08 of this code, as amended.
(Ord. 154 §8, 1975; Ord. 86-271 §25)