§ 46-2. Weeds and grass.

(a)

Maximum height of certain vegetation; cutting; expenses. For the purposes of preventing the spread of diseases, the breeding of mosquitoes, other insects, rodents, snakes and other pests, and for the protection of the health of the citizens and residents of the city, it shall be unlawful for any owner or tenant or both, in possession of any land in the city limits to allow weeds, grass or other vegetation except vegetation commonly classified as growing crops, trees or ornamental or other shrubbery or nursery plants, to grow on the land at any time above the average height of 12 inches. Upon the weeds, grass, or other vegetation subject to this section reaching an average height of 12 inches, the owner or tenant in possession, or both, shall be required to cause the vegetation to be cut down at the expense of such owner or tenant, or both.

(b)

Nuisance; abatement by city. In any case where the owner or tenant of land in the city limits, or both, fail to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) above, then such failure to comply is hereby deemed a nuisance and the city judge may issue an order directing the nuisance to be abated. The city clerk/treasurer in such case, may cause the vegetation to be cut and the land to be brought into compliance with subsection (a) above, and shall keep record of the expenses and cost of abating same, and the costs shall be billed against the owner or tenant in possession as for city revenues.

(Amend. of 7-10-2007, § 1)