2012-30 AMENDING CITY CODE - CHAPTER 48 - NUISANCES

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the City that the growth of weeds, grass or underbrush which have grown to a height of ten (10) inches or more or allowed to flower and the existence on any such lot is contrary to the ordinances of the City of Decatur. The notice shall further inform the public that should the weeds, grass or underbrush grow to more than ten (10) inches in height,the City of Decatur may cut or cause to be cut the weeds without further notice and the owner, lessee, occupant or agent having control of said lot shall be liable to the City for its costs and shall be a lien against the property. This Notice shall be a display advertisement. (AMENDED,Ordinance No. 2001-16,March 19,2001) (AMENDED,Ordinance No. 91-23,February 4, 199 1) (AMENDED,Ordinance No. 90-34,March 19, 1990) 9. STORAGE, DISPOSITION AND USE OF PESTICIDES AND OTHER CHEMICALS. No person, owning or in possession, charge, or control of any building or premises shall store, dispose of or use any pesticide, herbicide or other substance in such a manner as to cause injury to human beings, wildlife or other animals, or in such a manner as to cause injury to vegetation or crops of others or in such a manner as to contaminate any surface or groundwater. (AMENDED, Ordinance No. 2007-64, July 16, 2007) 10. DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE. No person, firm or corporation shall deposit or cause or permit to be deposited any garbage, debris or other waste at any place within the City of Decatur, except at a properly licensed sanitary landfill. 11. GARBAGE ON PREMISES. No owner or occupant of any premises within the City of Decatur shall deposit or cause or permit to be deposited, or leave or permit to remain after receiving notice, any garbage, debris or other waste on said premises except as elsewhere provided for the collection of same by a licensed garbage hauler. (AMENDED,Ordinance No. 2004-77, September 20,2004)