This section generally declares "unmanaged vegetation" taller than 10 inches a nuisance subject to a penalty of a fine of three hundred dollars, but carves our some exceptions, including for "food plants grown in a tended and cultivated garden."
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Although not specifically labeled, "definitions," a definition of "unmanaged vegetation" is provided within this section. 8.08.060(b). Food plants grown in a tended and cultivated garden are specifically excluded from the definition. § 8.08.060(b).
Violators of the unmanaged vegetation nuisance provision at section 8.08.060 are subject to a penalty of a fine of three hundred dollars. § 8.08.060(A).
Section 8.08.060 (Unmanaged Vegetation Declared Nuisance - Penalty) is located in Title 8 (Health and Safety), Chapter 8.08 (Weeds). History: Ord. JS3-252 (1996).