G-1 - Ordinance 2022-493 - Weeds and Noxious Growths

CITY OF TIFFIN ORDINANCE NO. 2022-493 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, CHAPTER 52, WEEDS AND NOXIOUS GROWTHS BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa: Section 1. Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the entire Chapter 52, Weeds and Noxious Growths. Section 2. Amendment. Chapter 52 – Weeds and Noxious Growths, is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 52 WEEDS AND NOXIOUS GROWTHS 52.01 Weeds and Noxious Growths Must be Destroyed or 52.05 Provisions Cut 52.02 Definitions 52.06 Natural Areas 52.03 Authority and Enforcement 52.07 Exempt Property 52.04 Interference with Enforcement 52.08 Penalty 58.05 Effect of Denial or Revocation 52.09 Method of Service and Billing 52.01 WEEDS AND NOXIOUS GROWTHS MUST BE DESTROYED OR CUT. All weeds, vines, brush or other growth which constitutes a health, safety, or fire hazard, on any lot or parking adjacent thereto, shall be destroyed by the owner or persons in possession of the lot; or, in lieu of destruction, weeds and growths specified herein shall be frequently cut. In addition to noxious weeds, ordinary lawn grass that is allowed to grow more than ten (10) inches high shall also be deemed a nuisance under this chapter and subject to all provisions herein. 52.02 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. 1. “Conservation area” means an area that is planted with ground cover plants of a size and texture compatible with the environment and maintained accordingly. 2. “Developed lot or land” means an improved residential or commercial lot. 3. “Grass” means any plant of the family Gramineae, having jointed stems, sheathing leaves, and seedlike grains.