§ 100.02. HURRICANES; LANDS TO BE KEPT FREE OF DEBRIS, VEGETATION AND THE LIKE.

(A)

Each year, prior to hurricane season, property owners shall inspect their properties and address and correct situations and conditions which may be a hazard to life, property, or utilities in the time of hurricane winds prevalent to this area.

(B)

All lands in the City shall be kept free from debris, vegetation (including trees), or any other matter which, by reason of height, proximity to neighboring structures, or physical condition or other peculiar characteristic, might, in time of hurricane winds prevalent in this region, cause damage to life, property or utilities within the immediate area surrounding the same. The existence of any debris, vegetation, tree or other matter which shall create a hazard is declared to be a nuisance.

(Code 1980, § 13-12; Ord. No. 40-81, passed 6/9/81; Am. Ord. No. 20-82, passed 3/23/82; Ord. No. 41-05, § 2, passed 6/21/05)

Cross reference

Penalty, § 100.99.