Community Development – Code Enforcement
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CODE ENFORCEMENT:
THE GOAL OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
IS TO IMPROVE THE
AESTHETICS, HEALTH, AND
SAFETY OF THE
CITIZENS OF
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Community Development – Code Enforcement WEEDS AND BRUSH |
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Weeds and brush: It shall be unlawful for any person owning or occupying property in the City to allow weeds or brush to grow on the property to a height exceeding 8 inches, or regardless of height, to remain on the property in an unsightly manner. It shall be a defense to a violation of this section if the plant matter in question constitutes: 1. Regularly cultivated ornamental, fruit-bearing, vegetable-bearing, or flowering plants, bushes, or trees; 2. Regularly cultivated crops grown on property that is classified as agriculture exempt according to the tax rolls of the county; 3. Pasture lands on property that is classified as agriculture exempt according to the tax rolls of the country; 4. Heavily wooded property or property with steep slopes, on which mowing equipment cannot reasonably be used; or 5. Property which the city weed commissioner grants
exception. Exceptions to the resolution may be granted by the Weed
Commissioner for any land zoned Residential /
Agriculture, any land declared floodway, water runoff areas, wet lands
and special consideration areas of natural grass or woodland, relieving
property owners of this resolution with regards to grasses and weeds
controlled. Reference
Code: Municipal Ord. Chapter.
Nuisances prohibited and City
Resolution CITY RESOLUTION 2005
- 22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL as follows: NOXIOUS WEEDS. All noxious weeds, as defined in §66.0407, Wis. Stats., and any
other weed the governing body of the municipality
declares to be noxious within the its respective boundaries.
The City may cause all weeds and grass to be cut and
removed and the cost thereof charged to the property owner under
§66.0627, Wis. Stats Any
further questions can be answered by the Dick Wilson, DPW Superintendant (Weed
Commissioner) at (608) 647 – 3559 See
Public Works Web Page for details information.
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