§ 16-20. Growth or accumulation of weeds, brush or other objectionable matter.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person owning, claiming, occupying or having supervision or control of any real property, occupied or unoccupied, within the corporate limits of the city, to permit weeds, grass, brush, or any objectionable or unsightly matter to grow to a height greater than twelve (12) inches upon any such real property. All such weeds, grass or brush not regularly cultivated or considered a landscape item, and which exceeds twelve (12) inches in height shall be presumed to be objectionable and unsightly matter.

(b)

For purposes of this article, the term "real property" shall include the area on a lot between the sidewalk and the curb and include any area on a lot designated as a utility or drainage easement. The term "landscape" means individually planted plants or shrubs customarily maintained in the community that are used to modify or ornament a natural area.

(Code 1966, § 15-16; Ord. No. 05-109, 6-28-05)