8.44.010 Nuisance weeds--defined

"Nuisance weeds" are all weeds, grass and uncared for vegetation growing to a height in excess of eight inches on premises located within the City. (Ord. 2432 (part), 1986: Ord. 1857 §2(part), 1975: prior code §9-9-1).

8.44.020 Nuisance weeds--Deemed a nuisance.

It is a public offense punishable under the general penalty provided in Chapter 1.4.070, and it is a nuisance, for any person, firm or corporation to maintain, cause, permit or suffer any growth of nuisance weeds as defined in Section 8.44.010 to exist in or upon any premises in the City owned by such person, firm, or corporation, or upon the boulevards or the one-half of any public roads, streets, or alleys adjacent thereto. (Ord. 2432 (part), 1986: Ord. 1857 §2(part), 1975: prior code §9-9-2).

8.44.040 Violation--Public Works Director to serve notice.

1. It shall be the duty of the Public Works Director or authorized representative to enforce the provisions of this chapter, and upon a determination that a violation of this chapter exists, shall ascertain the name and mailing address of the owner of the premises and the description of the premises where the violation exists. The name and mailing address of the owner may be obtained from the current assessment list maintained by the office of the Cascade County assessor. Written notice of violation shall be served upon the owner directing that the nuisance weeds shall be cut and removed from the premises within seven days or the following action will be taken: The City will cause the nuisance weeds to be removed, with the cost thereof to be charged against the owner.
2. Payment shall be made at the Fiscal Services Department within fifteen days after the billing date. If payment is not made, such costs can be assessed against the property. (Ord. 2728, 1997; Ord. 2432 (part), 1986: Ord. 1857 §2(part), 1975: prior code §9-9-3).

8.44.050 Violation--Notice Procedure.

Notice of violation shall be made by either:

1. Posting a copy of the notice on the premises; or
2. Mailing a copy of the notice to the owner by first-class United States mail. The notice shall be deemed complete on the day the notice is posted or mailed. (Ord. 2432 (part), 1986: Ord. 1857 §2(part), 1975: prior code §9-9-4).

8.44.060 Assessing delinquent charges

The City many include weed removal as part of the annual resolution assessing delinquent accounts. The resolution shall provide the property owners name; property owners mailing address; street address; legal description; and parcel number of the property in question. (Ord. 2728, 1997)