§ 10-40. Noxious weeds, grass or other growths—Defined; duty of owner, railroads, etc.

(a)

All lots, places, sidewalks, banquettes or other areas within the town shall be kept cut and cleared of noxious weeds, grass or other deleterious, unhealthy or noxious growths. For the purpose of this section, any growth twelve (12) inches high or taller shall constitute a violation of this section. The owner of the property shall be notified by a person designated by the mayor to cut, destruct or remove the noxious weeds, grass or other deleterious, unhealthy or noxious growths.

(b)

All railroad companies owning property or having rights-of-way within the town shall cause to be kept cut and cleared all noxious weeds, grass or other deleterious, unhealthy or noxious growths on the property and rights-of-way of such railroad companies located within the town. For the purpose of this section, any growth twelve (12) inches high or taller shall constitute a violation of this section. The railroad shall be notified by a person designated by the mayor to cut, destruct or remove the noxious weeds, grass or other deleterious, unhealthy or noxious growths.

(Ord. No. 104, § 1, 4-6-54; Ord. No. 195, 11-12-74; Ord. No. 288, 12-13-83; Ord. No. 514, 1-14-03)