§ 10-5. Unimproved real property maintenance standards.
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All unimproved parcels within the city shall remain free and clear of debris, trash,
garbage and other similar items such that the parcels do not become a public or private
nuisance. All prior landscaped or mowed lots or unimproved parcels in the city shall
be kept free from the overgrowth of weeds and vegetation which exceed a height of
twelve (12) inches. Upon written notice, in accordance with section 14-51, to the property owner requesting compliance with this section and the owner's failure
to remedy the non-compliance within seven (7) days of receipt of the notice, the city
may, after re-inspection in accordance with subsection 14-51(d), mow weeds and vegetation to bring the parcel into compliance with this section.
A fee will be charged to the owner by the city for any mowing/maintaining of a parcel,
such will be the actual cost for performing this service.
