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(a) For lots with an occupied structure as determined by active water service; the notice <br /> to abate the violation of the growth of weeds, grass or other underbrush which have grown to a <br /> height of ten (10) inches or more or allowed to flower may be given to the owner, lessee, <br /> occupant or agent having control of the lot of ground or any part thereof including the <br /> prolongation of the lot lines by personal service or by posting a sign on the premises of the <br /> property in question regarding the violation. The sign shall be posted in a conspicuous place <br /> near the front of the lot or near the main entrance to the structure. The posted sign shall be at <br /> least fourteen (14) inches in height and eight (8) inches in width and at the top thereof in large <br /> letters shall state the words, "Notice to Abate." The text of the notice shall contain a reference to <br /> the provision of this Code violated, the address of the property, the date of posting, and such <br /> other information respecting the nature of the violation as the Neighborhood Services <br /> Department deems advisable. It shall be unlawful for anyone to deface, tamper with, or remove <br /> the `Notice to Abate" sign from the property where it is posted unless authorized by the <br /> Neighborhood Services Department. All notices shall state that the removal of the weeds shall <br /> be performed within the time specified from the date of the notice. The time limit to abate the <br /> growth of the weeds or other underbrush which have grown to a height of ten (10) inches or <br /> more or allowed to flower shall be no less than five (5) days after personal delivery of the notice <br /> or the posting of the "Notice to Abate" sign on the property. <br /> (b) For vacant lots or lots with an unoccupied structure, as determined by active water <br /> service, the notice to abate the violation of the growth of weeds, grass or other underbrush which <br /> have grown to a height of ten (10) inches or more or allowed to flower shall be published by the <br /> City in a newspaper of general circulation within the City limits once a week for two (2) <br /> consecutive weeks during the months of March through September for each year a notice <br />