§ 11-221. Intent and purpose.  


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  • It is the intent and purpose of this article to adopt provisions controlling the excessive growth or accumulation of weeds and similar plant material, or the accumulation of debris or other noxious material upon property situated in the unincorporated area of the county that creates a haven or breeding place for snakes, rats, rodents and other vermin of like or similar character, creates a fire hazard to adjacent properties, and creates a traffic hazard at road intersections within the county. It is the county's further intent to specifically establish an abandoned real property program as a mechanism to protect neighborhoods from becoming blighted through the lack of adequate maintenance and security of abandoned properties. It is hereby declared, due to the character and population density of the county, that the excessive growth or accumulation of weeds and similar plant material, or the accumulation of debris or other noxious material upon abandoned property situated in the unincorporated area of the county is contrary to the public health, safety and that such excessive growth and accumulations be prohibited in accordance with this article.

(Ord. No. 14-20, § 1, 8-5-2014)