§ 20-1. Weeds, brush, etc.

(a)

Should any owner of any lot or lots within the city who shall allow weeds, rubbish, brush or any other unsightly, objectionable or unsanitary matter to grow or accumulate thereon, fail and/or refuse to cut down and/or remove such weeds, rubbish, brush, or other unsightly, objectionable or unsanitary matter, as the case may be, within ten days after notice to said owner to do so, in writing, or by letter addressed to such owner at his post office address, or delivered in person by city personnel, the city shall cut down and/or remove such weeds, rubbish, brush, or other unsightly, objectionable or unsanitary matter.

(b)

The city will charge the expenses incurred in doing such work or having such work done or improvements made to the owner of such lot or lots or real estate. A minimum fee of $150.00 shall be charged to property owners if the city has to remove weeds, rubbish, brush, or other unsightly, objectionable or unsanitary matter from such lot or lots. If work performed requires over an hour, $75.00 for half an hour, or portion thereafter, will be charged.

(c)

The city shall notify in writing, the property owner of the payment and give a 15-day period in which to pay the amount. At the same time, the city shall notify the property owner if such expense is not paid; the expense shall be assessed on the real estate, or lots upon which such expense was incurred. In such event, a fee of $250.00 shall be paid by the property owner for legal fees including the filing of liens.

(Ord. No. 2004-01, 6-2-2004)

State law reference

Authority to require the owner of real property to keep the property free from weeds, Texas Local Government Code § 342.004.