A.
Grass, weeds or other vegetation on grounds and exterior
property are to be maintained so that the height of the vegetation is limited
to ten inches, except for trees, bushes and other vegetation planted, maintained
or kept for some ornamental or other useful purpose. Natural woodlands shall
be considered an ornamental or useful purpose. Premises situated at street
intersections or on curved streets shall be kept in such condition as to give
a clear and unobstructed view of the intersection or curve.
[Amended 2-5-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-5]
B.
Exception. This rule shall not be construed to prevent
the raising of garden or cultivated crops on farm lands or to unreasonably
require the cutting of grass and brush on undeveloped areas except within
200 feet of improved properties.
The Superintendent of Public Works, in the name of the Board of Public
Works, upon complaint being made to him, or upon his own motion, shall address
to any owner permitting a violation of this section to exist upon his or her
property a notice, in writing, served personally or by mail to the address
appearing on the City tax roll, requiring such person within a time specified
in such notice, but in no event less than five days from the service or mailing
thereof, to comply with this section. Upon the failure of such owner to comply
with such notice within the time limited therein, the Superintendent of Public
Works shall cause such premises to be put in such condition as will comply
and shall charge the cost thereof to the owner of said premises, including
a fifty-percent charge for supervision and administration.
Bills rendered for mowing grass and similar services shall be due 30
days from the date of such bills. The owner of the premises shall be held
responsible and liable for all charges for such service. In case of default
of payment, these charges will be collected in the manner provided for by
the provisions of the City Charter relating thereto.
