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Every person who owns any land, building or structure in the city shall keep and maintain the land, building or structure in a manner which is free of:

(A) Overgrown vegetation that interferes with or obstructs or renders dangerous the free passage or use of sidewalks, roadways, streets, public rights-of-way or easements; or obstructs or blocks the vision of drivers and their ability to observe traffic control devices or signs;

(B) Any plant growth which is dead or dormant and is so dry as to be readily flammable or combustible such that it creates a fire hazard or other threat to the public health or safety (in determining whether a fire hazard exists, the factors to be considered shall include the relative fire hazard of surrounding properties);

(C) Any noxious or toxic weed which poses a health or safety hazard to the public;

(D) Any trees which constitute a public nuisance, or which present a danger to persons, property, or other vegetation. For purposes of this section, a tree shall be deemed a public nuisance and be deemed detrimental to the public health and safety if:

(1) It appears dead, dangerous, or likely to fall; or

(2) It appears to be infected with infectious diseases, parasites or insects, including, but not limited to, bark beetles;

(E) Graffiti;

(F) Automotive and household fluids unless such fluids are properly stored or used in a manner which does not contribute to blight, and are limited to a quantity which is reasonable for a lawful activity conducted on the property;

(G) Any pool, spa or other body or collection of water which creates a safety hazard, harbors an insect infestation, or is polluted;

(H) Any condition which poses a risk to the health or safety of the public or of any person. (Ord. No. 2019-01, §§ 1, 2, 1-2-19. 1976 Code § 9-4-4)