Chapter 19.44
MOWING AND DEBRIS
Sections:
19.44.010 Vacant lots – Mowing required.
19.44.015 Occupied lots – Mowing required.
19.44.020 Vacant lots – Clearing near property line required.
19.44.030 Hay fields – Mowing required.
19.44.040 Notice to property owner.
19.44.010 Vacant lots – Mowing required.
All vacant properties under one acre in size shall be mowed at least twice between May 1st and September 30th of each year, once not later than June 1st and the second time no earlier than July 31st. (Ord. 2575 § 4, 2015; Ord. 1516 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1408 § 2, 1983. Formerly 12.08.010).
19.44.015 Occupied lots – Mowing required.
All occupied properties shall be kept mowed such that the height of the grass and vegetation shall not exceed 12 inches, except for cultivated trees and shrubs. (Ord. 2575 § 4, 2015; Ord. 1499 § 1, 1985. Formerly 12.08.015).
19.44.020 Vacant lots – Clearing near property line required.
All vacant property, including wood lots, over one acre shall be cleared a minimum of 15 feet from any property line abutting existing developed property within one year from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter and then mowed and maintained according to the above schedule each year. (Ord. 2575 § 4, 2015; Ord. 1408 § 3, 1983. Formerly 12.08.020).
19.44.030 Hay fields – Mowing required.
Fields used for the growth and harvesting of hay shall be mowed at least once between May 1st and September 30th of each year. (Ord. 2575 § 4, 2015; Ord. 1408 § 4, 1983. Formerly 12.08.030).
19.44.040 Notice to property owner.
The city shall send one notice annually to the owner or reported owner of the property and additionally shall publish in the city’s official newspaper once per year the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 2575 § 4, 2015; Ord. 1408 § 5, 1983. Formerly 12.08.040).
19.44.050 Violation – Penalty.
Repealed by Ord. 2575. (Ord. 1408 § 6, 1983. Formerly 12.08.050).