§ 58-37. Unsightly weeds.

(a)

No owner or resident of any lot, area or place located within the city shall permit any weeds, grass or deleterious, unhealthful growths on such property. The term "weeds" means jimson, burdock, ragweed, thistle, cocklebur, dandelion or other unsightly growths of a like kind, exceeding ten inches in height.

(b)

The code enforcement officer shall notify, in writing, the owner or occupant of any premises upon which weeds or other prohibited flora is permitted to grow in violation of subsection (a) of this section that such growths must be removed, cut and/or destroyed within five days from the date of such notice. Notice shall be by registered mail, addressed to the owner or occupant at his last known address or by personal service by the code enforcement officer.

(c)

Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner or occupant so notified to remove, cut and/or destroy such weeds or other unsightly growths within the designated time period, the municipal judge is authorized and empowered to impose a fine as provided in section 1-7. Each day weeds and other unsightly growth are allowed to remain shall constitute a separate offense.

(Code 1989, § 11-1-8)

State law reference

Municipal court jurisdiction to abate nuisance, O.C.G.A. § 31-2-5.