§ 42-32. Clearing of lands.

(a)

Duty of owner. All lots or parcels of land in the town not used for agricultural purposes shall be kept mowed, or harrowed and cleared of weeds, undergrowth, trash and rubbish by the owner, at all times, and if not, such condition shall be deemed a public nuisance. The maximum height of grass on said parcels shall be ten inches on improved property or 18 inches on unimproved property.

(b)

Failure of owner to clear; action by town; lien. The town manager, or designee, shall notify the owner of violation of this section by certified mail return receipt requested. Such letter must specify a reasonable amount of time for the site to be brought into compliance. If the owner of any such lots or parcels of land shall fail or refuse to harrow or clear up such property of weeds, undergrowth, trash, and rubbish during the time required in the above notice, the town may do or cause to be done the work necessary to clear such property of weeds, undergrowth, trash, and rubbish and shall assess the amount of the cost and expenses against the owner of the lots or parcels of lands so cleared; and this sum shall cause a lien to be created upon the lands until discharged by payment. Alternatively, the matter may be assigned to the special magistrate for disposition.

(Code 1999, § 42-44; Ord. No. 2000-13, §§ 1, 2, 7-11-2000; Ord. No. 2014-16, § 3(42-44), 7-22-2014)