This chapter is enacted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety
and general welfare of Village residents by controlling the accumulation of
weeds, tall grass and other objectionable vegetation on private property in
the area of the Incorporated Village of Fishkill.
As used in this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall
have the meanings herein ascribed to them:
OBJECTIONABLE VEGETATION
Such vegetation as poison ivy, jimsonweed, ragweed or other poisonous
or harmful plant or plants detrimental to the public health and grass which
exceeds 12 inches in height.
YARD WASTE
Plant matter such as brush, grass, leaves, weeds and tree trimmings
which has been cut or harvested.
Any notice required to be served pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter shall be served as follows:
A. By mail to the owner addressed to the last known address
of the owner; and
B. By attaching or placing a copy of said notice upon any
structure on said lot or tract of land and, if no structure is available upon
said lot or tract of land, by attaching said notice upon the nearest utility
pole or other support.
Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not
more than $500 or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both.
Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute
a separate offense and shall be punished as such.