Sec. 14-43. - Duty of owner or occupant to cut grass.

Whenever a paved or improved sidewalk area, or an unpaved sidewalk or any unpaved part thereof adjoining any building or lot of the land on any street, highway, square, or public place shall be overgrown with grass, weeds, or underbrush, it shall be the duty of the owner, occupant, or any person having the care of such building or lot to cut such grass, weeds, or underbrush to a height not exceeding six inches in order that it may be made safe and convenient for the use of the public. The owner or any other person having the care of such building or lot shall cut such grass, weeds, or underbrush within five days after receiving notice that he is in violation of this section from the chief inspector. (a)

Penalties. Violations of this section shall be subject to a written warning for a first offense, a fine of $25.00 for a second offense, and a fine of $75.00 for a third and subsequent offenses.

(b)

Whenever the owner, occupant or any other person having the care of such building or lot fails to comply with the notice from the chief inspector within five days that he/she is in violation of this section and the chief inspector determines that such grass, weeds, or underbrush adversely effects the safety and convenience for use of the public, the inspector may order the removal of the grass, weeds or underbrush and assess the whole costs incurred for such removal by imposing a lien on the property as provided or authorized by law for the enforcement of common liens on property. Such lien will be recorded to ensure payment of such costs.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 14-44; Ch. 592, § I, 11-19-13)