Draft chapter 52: Weeds and Noxious Growths

§ 52.08 Violation And Notice

The 2026 draft's § 52.08 beside the current code's § 52.08: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.

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Upon a determination that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the City will send written notice by certified and regular mail to the property owner. Such notice will set forth that the property owner has seven ~~(7)~~ days from the date of the notice to have the weeds and grass cut so that the height conforms to this chapter. The notice may instruct the property owner that the notice constitutes ongoing notice for the balance of the calendar year with respect to violations of this chapter for that ~~property.~~ property

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Current code

§ 52.08 Violation And Notice

Upon a determination that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the City will send written notice by certified and regular mail to the property owner. Such notice will set forth that the property owner has seven (7) days from the date of the notice to have the weeds and grass cut so that the height conforms to this chapter. The notice may instruct the property owner that the notice constitutes ongoing notice for the balance of the calendar year with respect to violations of this chapter for that property.

Ord. 2022-493 · source page

2026 draft

§ 52.08 Violation And Notice

Upon a determination that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the City will send written notice by certified and regular mail to the property owner. Such notice will set forth that the property owner has seven days from the date of the notice to have the weeds and grass cut so that the height conforms to this chapter. The notice may instruct the property owner that the notice constitutes ongoing notice for the balance of the calendar year with respect to violations of this chapter for that property

August 2026 draft · page 125

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