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

shall be left in their natural state, except that noxious weeds shall be removed or controlled. 3. Public Ways. Sidewalk or other public ways that lie adjacent to or extend through a natural or conservation area must be open and free from any obstructions to pedestrians or vehicular traffic. 52.07 EXEMPT PROPERTY. 1. Property within the City of Tiffin and owned by the State of Iowa is exempt from the provisions of this chapter. 2. Property within the City of Tiffin which is owned by a railroad company and currently used for the operation of the railroad system is exempt from the provisions of this chapter. 52.08 PENALTY. Any property which is found to be in violation of this chapter may be mowed by the City or their agent. All associated costs for such mowing, plus a surcharge of $100.00, will be charged to the property owner. The minimum charge will be for one hour of work at a rate of $75.00 per hour plus the surcharge of $100.00. Any property owners who fail to mow their properties, thus allowing the same to be mowed by the City or their agents, and who do not provide payment for the mowing as required, will be assessed by the City for such costs, which will be collected in the same manner as general property taxes. 52.09 METHOD OF SERVICE AND BILLING. 1. Annual publication of this chapter will serve as notice to property owners. 2. If the City of Tiffin finds a property is in violation of this chapter, one letter and copy of this chapter will be sent by regular mail to the property owner one time each calendar year. Notice shall give property owner one week (seven days) to mow the property. 3. Any billings for mowing done by the City or their agents are to be sent by regular mail and are payable within 30 days of billing date. Section 3. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 5. When Effective. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and posting as provided by law.