8.44.150 - Landscape maintenance.

A.

Existing landscaping and lawn on the property where a vacant building permit exists shall be routinely mowed, watered, pruned, and maintained as though the building were occupied and as required in Section 17.06.300, Landscaping.

B.

If the city determines that the landscaping on the property surrounding a permitted vacant building is not being maintained, the city shall send a notice to the property owner, requiring compliance with all applicable landscaping standards located in this Code within ten (10) days.

C.

If the city determines that the property owner has failed to comply with the notice and order, the city may cause the work to be done by a contractor employed by the city.

D.

If the city is required to maintain the landscaping of the property, the city shall bill the property owner:

1.

An administrative fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per year, for administrative expenses in contracting and overseeing the landscaping maintenance; and

2.

The actual cost of landscaping maintenance billed to the city by the city's contractor.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)