§ 21-26. Weeds; cutting required.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant, or agent in charge of any lot or piece of land within the city to fail to keep the lot or piece of land, including easements and the rights-of-way adjacent thereto, mowed as required in this section.

(b)

All grass, weeds, unkept vines and obnoxious vegetable growths shall be mowed before the same blossom, mature or obtain a size in excess of 12 inches, or a size sufficient to interfere in any manner with the health, convenience or pleasure of persons using the streets, alleys or sidewalks.

(c)

This article shall not apply to the undeveloped areas within the city that are used as and for agricultural purposes, such as seed or feed crops, designated wetlands, golf courses, stormwater best management practices approved by the city, naturally wooded creek and stream areas or cultivated gardens and flower beds.

(d)

Grass, weeds or obnoxious vegetable growths described in this section which are not cut as prescribed herein are hereby declared by the governing body to be a nuisance, and are subject to abatement action by the city. Additionally, owners, occupants or agents in charge of any lot or piece of land failing to comply with this section are subject to prosecution in municipal court.

(Ord. No. 3142, § 1, 4-17-73; Ord. No. 4054, § 1, 5-3-83; Ord. No. 5052, § 1, 8-5-97; Ord. No. 7283, § 1, 5-2-17)