§ 34-19. Uncontrolled growth of weeds and accumulations of refuse declared a public nuisance.

The existence of any of the following conditions on any vacant lot or other parcel of land within the corporate limits is hereby declared to be dangerous and prejudicial to the public health or safety and to constitute a public nuisance:

(1)

The uncontrolled growth of noxious weeds or grass to a height in excess of 12 inches causing or threatening to cause a hazard to the public health or safety.

(2)

Any accumulation of animal or vegetable matter that is offensive by virtue of odors or vapors, or by the inhabitance therein of rats, mice, snakes, or vermin of any kind which is or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health.

(3)

Any accumulation of rubbish, trash, or junk causing or threatening to cause a fire hazard, or causing or threatening to cause the accumulation of stagnant water, or causing or threatening to cause the inhabitation therein of rats, mice, snakes, or vermin of any kind which is or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health.

(4)

Any condition detrimental to the public health which violates the rules and regulations of the county health department.

(5)

Any condition so offensive to the sight as to damage the community, neighborhood or area appearance, upon a finding by the code enforcement officer that such aesthetic regulation is necessary and desirable for the protection of health and safety, preservation of the character and integrity of the community, or promotion of the comfort, happiness, and emotional stability of area residents.

(Code 1985, § 99.20; Code 1999, § 34-56; Ord. of 7-19-1999, § 1; Ord. of 11-5-2001, § 1)