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~ ... . . III' , . ORDINANCE NO. 549 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17, NUISANCES, OF THE CITY CODE. The City Council of the City of New Brighton hereby ordains: Section 17 of the City Code is amended to include an Article IV, Providing for the Removal of Weeds. ARTICLE IV. IN GENERAL Section 17-60. The Weed Inspector or his delegated assistant may inspect all premises and places within the City for the presence of weeds, as defined below: The term "weeds" as used in this Code shall include: a. Any tall weeds or grass growing upon any lot or parcel of land in the City to a height greater than 12 inches. b. Such other vegetation as the Council shall, from time to time, designate by Resolution. Section 17-61. The Weed Inspector or his delegated assistant shall notify the affected property owner that weeds which are on his property, must be eradicated, or controlled, in the manner prescribed by the inspector. a. The notification shall require abatement of the weeds, or other prescribed action, within ten (10) days from date of mailing notice. The notification shall state that the City will take appropriate remedial action to eradicate or control the weeds upon expiration of said ten (10) days, with a charge to the property owner for costs. Section 17-62. Eradication notice for noxious weeds as described by Section 17-60, shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 18.271. Notice for eradication or control of all other weeds shall be made by certified mail to the property owner. If the owner is not in possession of the property, then a copy of the notice shall be sent to the lessee, occupant, or agent of the owner of the premises.